Controls Supervisor, Sustaining

Role Description

What you'll do:

What you'll bring:

Technical Skills:

• Required:
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000
• SCADA/HMI Systems: Ignition Perspective, Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME
• Electrical & Safety: Ability to review/redline/read electrical schematics; working knowledge of Siemens ProfiSafe, Rockwell CIP Safety, and hardwired safety systems; NFPA 70E certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Preferred:
• Robotics & Vision: FANUC, Epson, Kawasaki; Keyence and Cognex barcode scanners and inspection systems
• MES Integration: PLC product tracking, handshake/data programming, Ignition integration for data

Where you'll work:

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working on industrial control systems in a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and control systems.
• Leadership: Strong leadership, scheduling, and planning skills, with prior supervisory or lead experience.
• Communication: Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to translate complex engineering issues for operations teams.
• Education: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000
• SCADA/HMI Systems: Ignition Perspective, Rockwell FactoryTalk View ME
• Electrical & Safety: Ability to review/redline/read electrical schematics; working knowledge of Siemens ProfiSafe, Rockwell CIP Safety, and hardwired safety systems; NFPA 70E certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Robotics & Vision: FANUC, Epson, Kawasaki; Keyence and Cognex barcode scanners and inspection systems
• MES Integration: PLC product tracking, handshake/data programming, Ignition integration for data
• This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.
• 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.
• If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
• Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Production Escalation & Support: Serve as the primary on-site escalation point for Sustaining Automation Technicians resolving electrical, controls, and OT network issues; coordinate corrective maintenance on the plant floor and escalate to support engineers as needed.
• Systems Troubleshooting: Support troubleshooting of electrical, control systems, SCADA systems, and safety systems.
• Leadership: Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to Automation Technicians on the factory floor.
• Work Orders: Guide the team to complete maintenance activities and work orders.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all plant automated equipment functions safely and correctly, strictly following Safety and Environmental policies.