Form Energy
energy technology
SeniorControlsEngineer,SCADA
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“Senior Controls Engineer, SCADA at Form Energy. Skills: SCADA, HMI design, development, deployment, MES, PLC programming. design, development, and deployment of SCADA and MES to novel equipment used to manufacture Form Energy’s Iron-Air battery. design, development, and deployment of industrial control and execution systems”
Industry & Context.
Pragmatic problem-solving skills; troubleshooting SCADA, HMI, MES, and problem resolution as they relate to equipment and process downtime, throughput improvement, and/or any safety concerns; provide troubleshooting assistance and make improvements
Rotating on-call responsibilities for off-hour escalations from our sustaining team, Relocation assistance is available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years of applied experience designing and troubleshooting industrial control systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment, 6+ years of industry experience with SCADA and HMI platforms, specifically Ignition Perspective, Siemens WinCC, or Rockwell FTView, Advanced PLC proficiency in Siemens TIA-Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000, with the ability to program and execute independently, technical foundation in functional safety programming, including ProfiSafe and CIP Safety protocols, Expertise in reading, interpreting, and redlining complex electrical schematics, Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to Have
Familiarity with integrating vision systems and barcode scanners, such as Keyence or Cognex, into automated workflows
What You'll Do.
and deployment of SCADA and MES to novel equipment used to manufacture Form Energy’s Iron-Air battery
and deployment of industrial control and execution systems
Serve as a technical lead on SCADA projects
Provide technical guidance and mentorship
Provide SCADA support for the production operations and maintenance departments
troubleshooting SCADA
and problem resolution as they relate to equipment and process downtime
throughput improvement
and/or any safety concerns
Work directly with equipment vendors to assure they are following Form Energy Equipment Standards
executing FATs at vendor sites and SATs at Form Factory 1
development and testing of SCADA & HMI programming and integration with PLCs
provide troubleshooting assistance and make improvements
Programming and troubleshooting MES data transactions within Edge Gateways and the Primary Gateway
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
coordinating with controls engineers for Automation, Robotics & Vision, and Electrical & Instrumentation; Work directly with equipment vendors; Utilize input from production, maintenance supervisors, operators, vendors, and service providers
Communication Scope
Excellent technical communication skills and the ability to translate complex controls concepts for diverse audiences
Process & Methodology
Serve as a technical lead on SCADA projects, coordinating with controls engineers for Automation, Robotics & Vision, and Electrical & Instrumentation to assure all technical requirements are met on budget and on schedule
Full 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 looking for a senior level controls engineer to join the Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems - SCADA team. In this role you will be responsible for design, development, and deployment of SCADA and MES to novel equipment used to manufacture Form Energy’s Iron-Air battery. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission critical team that owns con
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