Process Engineer, MES Systems

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

As an Operations Systems  Engineer focussed on MES integration, you will be responsible for collaborating with the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Process Development, and Controls teams, to define, implement, and validate MES solutions. Your role will involve managing continuous improvement of MES systems based on feedback from operations teams, ensuring seamless integration between PLCs, SCADA systems, MES, and cloud databases such as Snowflake. You will play a critical role in optimizing operational efficiency, system functionality, and data integrity across the production environment.

This role will be located at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV, which is just a short drive outside of Pittsburgh, PA. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Support the integration of MES solutions with manufacturing systems such as ERP, SCADA, PLCs and cloud database storage ensuring seamless data flow and process automation

• Oversee the implementation of new MES features and enhancements, coordinating with operations staff to ensure smooth adoption.

• Analyze MES data and workflows to identify areas for improvement and work with the MES team and data platform team to implement optimizations.

• Provide technical support and guidance to operations staff on MES and data related issues and functionalities

• Participate in regular reviews and feedback sessions with the operations team and the MES team to drive ongoing enhancements.

• Utilize data from MES, SCADA and cloud databases to generate reports and provide insights for decision making

• Own and maintain all production dashboard and KPIs required for daily operations

• Deep dive into process data to discover correlations and trends, providing statistical analysis to improve production line KPIs.

• Work lineside to validate MES/ERP systems, ensuring data integrity from the process to storage in databases, and documenting the full data cycle from collection to utilization.

• Continuously seek ways to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting processes, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data engineering and manufacturing processes.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience in system validation, integration, and continuous improvement

• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting tools and technical documentation

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and operations

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other data analysis tools.

• Good understanding of Software development lifecycle

• Experience in data analysis, statistical analysis, and process optimization.

• Understanding of MES/ERP systems and their validation process.

• Hands-on experience with production line data collection and analysis.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Familiarity with programming languages used in MES, data integration and analysis (e.g., SQL, Python).

• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and digital transformation in manufacturing.

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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.