Senior Controls Engineer, SCADA

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company that is revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable. They are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer, SCADA to join their Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems - SCADA team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-critical team that owns control and execution systems throughout their lifecycle, including design, development, deployment, and sustaining. The team is growing rapidly to meet demand, and the company is scaling up battery manufacturing at their first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Requirements

• 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.
• PLC proficiency in Siemens TIA-Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000, with the ability to program and execute independently.
• Strong technical foundation in functional safety programming, including ProfiSafe and CIP Safety protocols.
• Expertise in reading, interpreting, and redlining complex electrical schematics and using data tools like iba or Octoplant for system analysis.
• Familiarity with integrating vision systems and barcode scanners, such as Keyence or Cognex, into automated workflows.
• Excellent technical communication skills and the ability to translate complex controls concepts for diverse audiences.
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills and a commitment to intellectual rigor when tackling first-of-a-kind automation challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• Holistic benefits package
• 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
• 80% healthcare premiums for dependents
• At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Generous vacation policies
• Relocation assistance