Role DescriptionWe are looking for a hands-on individual to help us develop our core technology by contributing to our Equipment Maintenance Team. In this role, individuals will work directly with our Operations team, to design, troubleshoot, and repair our production equipment. The successful applicant will be comfortable with hands-on work as well as detailed mechanical design.
What you'll do:- Develop novel solutions to challenging manufacturing problems
- Collaborate with process and controls engineers in the start-up and debugging effort for manufacturing equipment and processes at new production sites
- Design, modify, and troubleshoot equipment, lead equipment specification and design reviews
- Develop novel solutions to challenging manufacturing problems
- Be a champion for safety
What you'll bring:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical field preferred; equivalent industrial experience considered
- 3+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment
- Experience troubleshooting and programming PLC systems (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent)
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills including motors, drives, sensors, HMIs, and industrial controls
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical documentation
- Experience working cross-functionally with maintenance and operations teams to resolve equipment issues
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability principles
- Strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced manufacturing 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
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.
