Senior Controls Engineer, Robotics

Form Energy is revolutionizing the energy storage industry with their innovative iron-air batteries designed for multi-day grid storage. As a Senior Controls Engineer in Robotics, you'll join their Manufacturing Controls Engineering team at their new factory in Weirton, WV. This role combines cutting-edge manufacturing automation with meaningful impact on climate change.

You'll be instrumental in designing and developing control systems for high-volume automated process equipment and robotic cells. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of control system design, process engineering, and manufacturing operations. You'll be responsible for creating control systems architecture, developing company-wide standards, and ensuring smooth integration of automated systems in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires extensive experience with industrial automation, including programming PLCs, working with various robot platforms (Fanuc, Yaskawa, Kuka, ABB), and implementing vision inspection systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to the entire lifecycle of manufacturing equipment development.

Form Energy has gained significant recognition, being named by TIME as a "Best Invention" and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch". They've secured contracts with major U.S. utilities and are rapidly scaling up their battery manufacturing operations. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including full healthcare coverage, generous parental leave, and stock options.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing company at a pivotal moment in its history, combining your technical expertise with the mission of transforming the energy landscape. The role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, with relocation assistance available.