Software Engineer, MES - Form Energy

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. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and 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 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

Form Energy’s iron-air battery storage technology is ready to leave the lab and be deployed in the field—the missing link is our ability to manufacture our battery systems at scale. To get there, we’re building factories for the 21st century, with software and data built in from the start. The Factory Software Engineering team is responsible for the suite of software products that safely and efficiently runs the factory floor, orchestrates the flow of material, enables data-driven process and quality improvement, and more.

As a manufacturing systems engineer and software engineer on the team, you’ll develop MES/SCADA systems in Ignition and Sepasoft alongside the development, bring-up, and scale-up of first-of-a-kind manufacturing lines. This is a unique opportunity to expand your software and manufacturing experience to make a direct impact on climate change as part of a fast-growing team.

We are seeking multiple candidates at a range of levels and from a range of backgrounds. Early career software engineers who are excited to learn about manufacturing are encouraged to apply. Candidates from controls engineering, process engineering, or operations engineering backgrounds who seek a career transition to software engineering are also encouraged to apply.

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Weirton, WV facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Develop, deliver, and support MES capabilities for novel battery electrode and assembly lines

• Collaborate with experienced software engineers, data engineers, controls engineers, process engineers, and quality engineers to develop your skills and develop a high-quality digital factory software ecosystem

• Participate in rotating on-call shifts and on-the-floor support to ensure rapid problem-solving and efficient operations in a 24/7 factory

What you'll bring:

• 1-5 years experience in software development in a factory setting. Level depending on experience.

• Fluency in Python, and motivation to learn new software frameworks, tools, and best practices

• A pragmatic approach to problem-solving that blends good judgment, clear communication, dependable follow-through, creative use of resources, and joy in the process

• Excitement to build a factory from scratch and deploy a new class of climate tech solution

• Ability to work from the Weirton, WV region (relocation available) 

• Helpful but not required: SQL, git, AWS, Ignition, Sepasoft, non-Ignition MES systems, Siemens PLCs

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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 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.