Controls Technician at Formenergy (Weirton, WV)
Formenergy· Weirton, WV·
Role details
Competitive Salaries · Stock Options · 100% Medical, Dental, And Vision Premiums For Full-Time Employees · 80% Healthcare Premiums For Dependents · Paid Leave For New Parents · Generous Vacation Policies · Relocation Assistance
Formenergy at a glance
Multi-day iron-air battery storage for the electric grid, made in America.
Form Energy designs and manufactures grid-scale iron-air batteries that store electricity for up to 100 hours, far longer than lithium-ion, at a fraction of the cost. It sells these systems to electric utilities and developers to firm up renewable power and keep the grid reliable through multi-day stress periods, and offers Formware software to model the value of that storage.
$1.2B+ raised · latest: Series F · $405M · 2024 · backed by T. Rowe Price, GE Vernova, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, TPG Rise Climate
Summary
Support automated equipment for Iron-Air battery manufacturing by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving robotics and control systems. Responsibilities include electrical support, minor programming adjustments, and diagnosing vision and barcode systems to maximize production uptime.
Job description
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 seeking an experienced Controls Technician, Robotics to support the automated equipment used to manufacture our breakthrough Iron-Air batteries. Reporting to the Senior Controls Engineering Manager, you will handle the maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of our robotics and control systems to maximize uptime and efficiency. This position has day and night shift available. Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do:
- Provide electrical, controls, and troubleshooting support for production and maintenance teams.
- Update robot paths, adjust points, and make minor programming changes to improve throughput.
- Diagnose and resolve issues with vision systems, barcode scanners, and automated machinery.
- Read/redline electrical schematics and assist engineers with machine control panel fabrication.
- Follow all plant safety and environmental policies.
What you'll bring:
- Experience: 2+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting robotic and industrial control systems in a manufacturing setting.
- Education: Associate degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics, or equivalent experience.
- Robotics & Vision: Familiarity with FANUC robots, as well as Keyence/Cognex vision and barcode systems (working under supervision is expected).
- Technical Skills: Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics and blueprints; basic PLC troubleshooting.
- Bonus: Experience with Siemens TIA-Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Beckhoff TwinCat, or control panel fabrication.
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.
Why work at Formenergy
- Culture: Driven by core values of Humanity, Excellence, and Creativity. Emphasis on inclusion, empathy, pragmatic optimism, and tackling hard challenges.
- Locations: R&D in Somerville, MA; engineering in Berkeley, CA; manufacturing in Weirton, WV; remote/hybrid options available for some roles.
- Benefits:
- 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for employees; 80% for dependents.
- Health insurance starts day one.
- Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave (more for birth parents).
- Stock options granted to all employees.
- Company-sponsored 401k.
- Annual professional development budget.
- Employee Resource Program (financial/legal guidance).
- Mental health counseling services.
- Life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
- Team size: Nearly 1,000 employees as of early 2025, with plans to grow. formenergy.com/careers
- Awards: Recognized as a Breakthrough Energy company; multiple industry accolades for innovation.