Controls Technician

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

We are looking for an experienced Controls Technician to join the Operations Sustaining team. In this role you will be responsible for both maintenance/troubleshooting and continuous improvement of novel equipment used to manufacture Form Energy’s Iron-Air battery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission critical team that owns control and execution systems throughout their lifecycle including design, development, deployment, and sustaining.

Reporting to the Sustaining Controls Engineering Associate Manager, you will serve as the primary troubleshooting point for factory floor line-downs related to controls and automation. You will work with engineers and assist in diagnosing controls and electrical issues, support root-cause analysis, and work with PLC, HMI, and MES software improvements. You will have opportunities in this role to develop innovative solutions, as we work together to make continuous improvements to our equipment, processes, and systems.

Bringing your experience in programming, sustaining and troubleshooting; you will work closely with a variety of teams, both technical and operational, at Form Factory 1.

This opportunity has both day and night shifts. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Production Escalation & Support: Serve as the primary on-site escalation point for production resolving electrical, controls, and OT network issues; conducting corrective maintenance on the plant floor and escalating to support engineers as needed.

• Systems Troubleshooting: Support troubleshooting of electrical, control systems, SCADA systems, and safety systems.

• Schedule: 2-2-3 AWS Day shift, 7A-7P or 2-2-3 AWS Night shift, 7P-7A

• Work Orders: Complete maintenance activities and work orders.

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all plant automated equipment functions safely and correctly, strictly following Safety and Environmental policies.

What you'll bring:

• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience working on industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and control systems.

• Communication: Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex engineering issues for operations teams.

• Education: Associate degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

• Technical Skills:

  • Required:

    • PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000

    • SCADA/HMI Systems: Ignition Perspective, Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME

    • Electrical & Safety: Ability to review/redline/read electrical schematics; working knowledge of Siemens ProfiSafe, Rockwell CIP Safety, and hardwired safety systems; NFPA 70E certification (or willingness to obtain)

    Preferred:

    • Robotics & Vision: FANUC, Epson, Kawasaki; Keyence and Cognex barcode scanners and inspection systems

    • MES Integration: PLC product tracking, handshake/data programming, Ignition integration for data

Where you'll work:

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. 

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. 

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact View email address on jobs.ashbyhq.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.