Controls Engineer Jobs at Form Energy with Visa Sponsorship
Controls Engineer roles at Form Energy sit at the intersection of battery system design and industrial automation, requiring hands-on experience with control systems, PLCs, and energy hardware. Form Energy sponsors a range of work visas for this function, making it a realistic target for international engineers building careers in U.S. clean energy.
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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
We are looking for a staff level controls engineer to join the Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems - Automation team. In this role you will be responsible for design, development, and deployment of novel equipment used to manufacture Form Energy’s Iron-Air battery. 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. Reporting to our Controls Engineering Manager, Automation, you will be part of a quickly-growing manufacturing control and execution systems team. You will have opportunities in this role to lead efforts to design and develop innovative solutions, as we work together to deploy manufacturing equipment control and execution systems and to make continuous improvements to our equipment, processes, and systems. This is a leadership role where you will have the opportunity to lead multiple large control and execution system projects while mentoring other engineers both technically and professionally. Bringing your extensive experience in control system design, development, and deployment; you will work closely with a variety of teams, both technical and operational, at Form Factory 1. Relocation assistance is available.
- Responsible for design, development, and deployment of industrial control and execution systems
- Serve as the technical lead on multiple simultaneous projects, coordinating with controls engineers for Robotics & Vision, Electrical & Instrumentation, and SCADA to assure all technical requirements are met on budget and on schedule
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced automation controls engineers
- After escalation from our sustaining team, provide electrical and controls support for the production operations and maintenance departments, including troubleshooting controls, electrical issues, and problem resolution as they relate to equipment and process downtime, throughput improvement, and/or any safety concerns
- Rotating on-call responsibilities for off-hour escalations from our sustaining team
- Work directly with equipment vendors to assure they are following Form Energy Equipment Standards to deliver quality control systems, including executing FATs at vendor sites and SATs at Form Factory 1
- Execution of internal projects, including development and testing of PLC programming and integration with Robotics, Vision, SCADA, and MES
- Utilize input from production, maintenance supervisors, operators, vendors, and service providers to provide troubleshooting assistance and make improvements
- Responsible for following and assuring team members comply with all Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
- Design, programming, and troubleshooting MES data transactions within PLC programs
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 10+ years of experience as a hands-on engineer working on control systems
- Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal
- PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
- Siemens TIA-Portal (Required, can train others)
- Rockwell Studio 5000 (Required, can train others)
- Beckhoff TwinCat (Nice to Have)
- SCADA/HMI Systems
- Ignition Perspective (Required, execute independently)
- Siemens WinCC (Required, execute independently)
- Rockwell FTView ME (Required, execute independently)
- IPC and Panel PC setup and deployment (Required, execute independently)
- Robotics
- FANUC (Required, with supervision)
- FANUC ROBOGUIDE (Required, basic knowledge)
- Epson (Nice to Have)
- Kawasaki (Nice to Have)
- Vision
- Keyence and Cognex Barcode Scanner (Required, execute independently)
- Keyence and Cognex Inspection (Required, with supervision)
- Position (Nice to Have)
- MES
- PLC Product Tracking Programming (Required, can train others)
- PLC Handshake/Data Programming (Required, can train others)
- Ignition Integration for Data (Required, execute independently)
- Electrical
- AutoCAD Electrical Design (Nice to Have)
- SolidWorks Design (Nice to Have)
- Review/Redline/Read Electrical Schematics (Required, can train others)
- Troubleshoot (Required, can train others)
- OT Network
- Configure Siemens Scalance Managed Network Switches (Required, execute independently)
- Troubleshoot (Required, can train others)
- Functional Safety (ProfiSafe, CIP Safety, Hardwired)
- Electrical and Hardware selection and design (Nice to Have)
- Siemens ProfiSafe and Safety Programming (Required, can train others)
- Rockwell CIP Safety and Safety Programming (Required, can train others)
- FANUC DCS Programming (Required, with supervision)
- Review Electrical, Hardware, and Programming (Required, execute independently)
- Troubleshoot (Required, can train others)
- iba (Required, execute independently)
- Octoplant (Required, execute independently)
- Problem-solving
- Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints to troubleshoot and repair controls components (Required)
- Attention to detail when testing and troubleshooting (Required)
- Recording data and documenting procedures (Required)
- Control panel fabrication and modification (Nice to Have)
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or equivalent experience
- Extensive controls experience in a Manufacturing Environment
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
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 accommodations@formenergy.com. 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.
INTRODUCTION
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
We are looking for a staff level controls engineer to join the Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems - Automation team. In this role you will be responsible for design, development, and deployment of novel equipment used to manufacture Form Energy’s Iron-Air battery. 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. Reporting to our Controls Engineering Manager, Automation, you will be part of a quickly-growing manufacturing control and execution systems team. You will have opportunities in this role to lead efforts to design and develop innovative solutions, as we work together to deploy manufacturing equipment control and execution systems and to make continuous improvements to our equipment, processes, and systems. This is a leadership role where you will have the opportunity to lead multiple large control and execution system projects while mentoring other engineers both technically and professionally. Bringing your extensive experience in control system design, development, and deployment; you will work closely with a variety of teams, both technical and operational, at Form Factory 1. Relocation assistance is available.
- Responsible for design, development, and deployment of industrial control and execution systems
- Serve as the technical lead on multiple simultaneous projects, coordinating with controls engineers for Robotics & Vision, Electrical & Instrumentation, and SCADA to assure all technical requirements are met on budget and on schedule
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced automation controls engineers
- After escalation from our sustaining team, provide electrical and controls support for the production operations and maintenance departments, including troubleshooting controls, electrical issues, and problem resolution as they relate to equipment and process downtime, throughput improvement, and/or any safety concerns
- Rotating on-call responsibilities for off-hour escalations from our sustaining team
- Work directly with equipment vendors to assure they are following Form Energy Equipment Standards to deliver quality control systems, including executing FATs at vendor sites and SATs at Form Factory 1
- Execution of internal projects, including development and testing of PLC programming and integration with Robotics, Vision, SCADA, and MES
- Utilize input from production, maintenance supervisors, operators, vendors, and service providers to provide troubleshooting assistance and make improvements
- Responsible for following and assuring team members comply with all Safety and Environmental policies and procedures
- Design, programming, and troubleshooting MES data transactions within PLC programs
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- 10+ years of experience as a hands-on engineer working on control systems
- Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal
- PLC Programming and Troubleshooting
- Siemens TIA-Portal (Required, can train others)
- Rockwell Studio 5000 (Required, can train others)
- Beckhoff TwinCat (Nice to Have)
- SCADA/HMI Systems
- Ignition Perspective (Required, execute independently)
- Siemens WinCC (Required, execute independently)
- Rockwell FTView ME (Required, execute independently)
- IPC and Panel PC setup and deployment (Required, execute independently)
- Robotics
- FANUC (Required, with supervision)
- FANUC ROBOGUIDE (Required, basic knowledge)
- Epson (Nice to Have)
- Kawasaki (Nice to Have)
- Vision
- Keyence and Cognex Barcode Scanner (Required, execute independently)
- Keyence and Cognex Inspection (Required, with supervision)
- Position (Nice to Have)
- MES
- PLC Product Tracking Programming (Required, can train others)
- PLC Handshake/Data Programming (Required, can train others)
- Ignition Integration for Data (Required, execute independently)
- Electrical
- AutoCAD Electrical Design (Nice to Have)
- SolidWorks Design (Nice to Have)
- Review/Redline/Read Electrical Schematics (Required, can train others)
- Troubleshoot (Required, can train others)
- OT Network
- Configure Siemens Scalance Managed Network Switches (Required, execute independently)
- Troubleshoot (Required, can train others)
- Functional Safety (ProfiSafe, CIP Safety, Hardwired)
- Electrical and Hardware selection and design (Nice to Have)
- Siemens ProfiSafe and Safety Programming (Required, can train others)
- Rockwell CIP Safety and Safety Programming (Required, can train others)
- FANUC DCS Programming (Required, with supervision)
- Review Electrical, Hardware, and Programming (Required, execute independently)
- Troubleshoot (Required, can train others)
- iba (Required, execute independently)
- Octoplant (Required, execute independently)
- Problem-solving
- Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints to troubleshoot and repair controls components (Required)
- Attention to detail when testing and troubleshooting (Required)
- Recording data and documenting procedures (Required)
- Control panel fabrication and modification (Nice to Have)
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics or equivalent experience
- Extensive controls experience in a Manufacturing Environment
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
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 accommodations@formenergy.com. 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.
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Align your credentials to battery system controls
Form Energy builds long-duration iron-air batteries, so frame your resume around PLC programming, SCADA systems, and power electronics rather than general controls experience. Employers in this space weigh domain-specific hardware skills heavily at the screening stage.
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation status
H-1B eligibility for Controls Engineer roles requires USCIS to confirm your degree directly relates to the position. Electrical engineering, systems engineering, or mechatronics degrees typically satisfy this. A general business or unrelated technical degree creates risk at adjudication.
Target Form Energy during hardware expansion hiring cycles
Energy storage companies ramp Controls Engineer hiring when they scale manufacturing or commission new pilot plants. Monitoring Form Energy's engineering job board during announced facility expansions gives you a timing advantage over applicants who apply ad hoc.
Find Form Energy's open roles through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Controls Engineer positions at Form Energy by visa type, so you only see roles where sponsorship is confirmed. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to postings that don't clarify immigration support upfront.
Prepare for TN status if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
Controls Engineering qualifies under the TN visa's Engineer category for Canadian and Mexican nationals. TN status can be obtained at the border or port of entry with an offer letter and degree documentation, bypassing the H-1B lottery entirely.
Clarify LCA prevailing wage compliance before negotiating salary
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before your H-1B petition, certifying your offered wage meets the prevailing rate for your job zone and location. Understanding this before salary discussions helps you avoid offer structures that create LCA complications later.
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Find Controls Engineer at Form Energy JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Form Energy sponsor H-1B visas for Controls Engineers?
Yes, Form Energy sponsors H-1B visas for Controls Engineer roles. The H-1B is the most common path for international engineers at U.S. hardware and energy companies. Because H-1B selection is subject to an annual lottery, your employer files the petition in April and work authorization under the new H-1B typically begins October 1 if selected.
How do I apply for Controls Engineer jobs at Form Energy?
Apply directly through Form Energy's careers page, or use Migrate Mate to browse their open Controls Engineer roles filtered by visa sponsorship type. Tailor your application to highlight control system experience relevant to energy storage hardware, including PLC programming, instrumentation, and commissioning work. Following up with a recruiter after applying can improve your response rate at engineering-focused companies.
Which visa types does Form Energy typically use for Controls Engineer roles?
Form Energy sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and employment-based Green Cards including EB-2 and EB-3 for Controls Engineer positions. F-1 OPT is common for recent graduates entering the role, while H-1B and TN are the standard paths for experienced engineers. Green Card sponsorship through PERM labor certification is typically available after an initial period in the role.
What qualifications does Form Energy expect for Controls Engineer roles?
A bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related field is the baseline. Form Energy's hardware focus means practical experience with PLC programming, SCADA platforms, industrial sensors, and control panel design carries more weight than general software skills. Familiarity with energy storage systems, battery management, or power electronics is a meaningful differentiator for this specific employer.
How do I think about timing if I'm on F-1 OPT and targeting Form Energy?
If your undergraduate or graduate degree is in electrical engineering or a STEM field, you qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of work authorization after graduation. This creates enough runway to work at Form Energy through at least two H-1B lottery cycles. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to support a STEM OPT extension, which is standard practice at hardware companies of Form Energy's profile.
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