Senior Controls Engineer, Automation

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 Form Energy is transforming the grid with our innovative Iron-Air battery technology. We are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to join our Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems team. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will own the full lifecycle of the novel equipment powering our first high-volume manufacturing facility, Form Factory 1. As a technical authority, you will lead large-scale projects, mentor a growing team of engineers, and bridge the gap between complex automation design and operational excellence. Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Project Leadership: Serve as the technical lead on multiple simultaneous projects, coordinating across Robotics, Vision, and SCADA workstreams to ensure systems are delivered on budget and on schedule. - System Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy industrial control and execution systems from the ground up, ensuring all equipment meets rigorous safety and performance standards. - Technical Mentorship: Provide professional and technical guidance to junior automation engineers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. - Equipment Lifecycle Management: Own the control and execution systems throughout their entire lifecycle, including initial design, FAT/SAT at vendor sites, deployment, and long-term sustaining. - Escalation & Support: Act as the final technical authority for production escalations, resolving complex electrical and controls issues to optimize throughput and minimize downtime. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production, maintenance, and external vendors to integrate MES data transactions, troubleshoot OT network infrastructure, and implement hardware improvements. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in control system design, development, and deployment within a high-volume manufacturing environment. - PLC Mastery: Strong proficiency in Siemens TIA-Portal, Allen Bradley, or Rockwell. Ability to train others and set programming standards is required. - SCADA & Data: Proven experience executing independently in Ignition, Siemens WinCC, and Rockwell FTView. Deep understanding of PLC-to-MES handshaking and data tracking. - Robotics & Vision: Proficiency with FANUC (Roboguide) and industrial vision systems (Keyence or Cognex) for inspection and barcode scanning. - Safety