Controls Technician, Sustaining

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

Form Energy is seeking an experienced Controls Technician to join our Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems team. You will maintain and optimize the novel equipment used to produce our Iron-Air batteries, supporting the full lifecycle of our automated systems at Form Factory 1.

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Support & Maintenance: Provide electrical and controls troubleshooting for production to minimize downtime and ensure safety.

• System Optimization: Perform minor PLC/HMI software updates and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaboration: Work with engineering and maintenance teams to deploy new equipment and fabricate machine control panels.

• Data Systems: Troubleshoot MES data transactions and track production data within PLC programs

What you'll bring:

• Experience: 2+ years as a hands-on controls technician in a manufacturing environment; Associate degree in a related field preferred.

• PLC/HMI Proficiency: Experience with Siemens TIA-Portal, Allen Bradley, Rockwell or comparable ladder logic programming

• Technical Skills: Ability to read/redline electrical schematics, troubleshoot functional safety (ProfiSafe/CIP), and configure OT networks.

• Vision & Robotics: Familiarity with Keyence/Cognex scanners; experience with FANUC, Epson, or Kawasaki robotics is a plus.

• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and clear technical communication.

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 accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.