MES TechnicianSoftware Engineering * Pittsburgh, PA, Weirton, WV * Full time
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Posted 23 days ago
Job Description

Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.

Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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 electrode and assembly 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 based out of our Eighty Four, PA location for the first three months, and then will transition to our Weirton, WV factory.

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

  • Perform maintenance of hardware, tablets, HMIs and software to maximize uptime

  • Participate in on-call rotation to respond to daily production issues

  • 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 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

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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 a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

 

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As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
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