Reference #: 17bdb1f6-4889-4b32-9ef3-ca92bb898cf6Are you ready to rise to the challenge of climate change with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is a U.S. technology and manufacturing company that is developing and commercializing pioneering energy storage technologies to enable the electric grid to run on 100% renewable energy, every day of the year.
Supported by leading investors such as Breakthrough Energy Ventures, ArcelorMittal, TPG Rise, MIT's The Engine, and others, we share a common belief that low-cost, multi-day energy storage is the key to enable tomorrow's zero carbon electric grid. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, we are deeply motivated and inspired to create a better world. We need talented, hardworking individuals who share our goal of tackling the challenge of climate change. Do you want to work with us today to build a better tomorrow?Role DescriptionWe'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 platformWhat 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.