MES 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're looking for an MES Technician to join our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) team in support of our production environment for all of our manufacturing processes. As an MES Technician you will collaborate with operators, engineers, program managers and software teams to support and maintain the MES system and its related manufacturing software integrations. This is a second shift role. What you'll do: Provide first tier support to production lines for day-to-day MES operations, fixes, troubleshooting software and hardware, and supporting related services & systems Troubleshoot MES issues by reviewing log files, event reports, and talking with users Act as liaison between factory floor and MES development team, evangelizing on behalf of end users, capturing their feedback, and identifying opportunities for improvement Train system users on new features and updates Perform basic network and device troubleshooting Participate in training end users on effective use of MES platform What you'll bring: Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of relaying technical information to non-technical stakeholders Must be able to work independently with excellent time management, multi-tasking and the ability to assess and prioritize competing demands Associates Degree in related field Computer Science, Information Systems, IT or equivalent work experience Experience in a manufacturing, warehouse or logistics environment working with software systems and end-users to support production operations is highly desirable Experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders (e.g. Engineering, Operations, and Software) Experience with office software applications (Excel, Word, etc.), knowledge of basic REST concepts, SQL queries and basic database concepts Experience writing technical documentation Experience with Jira is a plus Desire to learn and grow professionally in a fast-paced, startup environment 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-DL1 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 [email protected]. 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.

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