Senior MES Engineer

Are 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 Description

We’re looking for an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer who will lead the development and implementation for our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in our production environment for all electrode and final assembly processes, from raw materials/chemicals to end product. This position requires significant experience in design, execution, and validation of an MES system within a production environment. You will have a strong background in operations, manufacturing processes, and quality functions. As an MES development engineer, you will work closely with operators, engineers, program managers, and a 3rd party integration company to ensure successful roll-out and optimization of the MES system and its integration in the large manufacturing software ecosystem.

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Eighty Four, PA facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Lead the implementation of an MES system in the production environment, ensuring seamless integration with existing operations

• Serve as the liaison for advanced manufacturing and process engineers during the development phases, defining the requirements on specifications, data collection methods from equipment, raw material/sub-assembly inventory routing, and various quality control aspects of the production line

• Conduct thorough assessments of production equipment and controls to ensure compatibility with the MES system, working closely with various controls engineers to ensure data collection methods are in place and validated for accuracy

• Collaborate with IT and networking teams to ensure a secure and robust network infrastructure for the MES system, including floor level activities related to printers, operator HMIs, scanners, etc

• Management of data visualization (e.g. SPCs, WIP tracking, equipment E10 status, etc) across the various production areas

• Provide training and support to end-users to ensure effective utilization of the MES system and facilitate knowledge transfer

• Act as a subject matter expert on MES-related matters, staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and implementing continuous improvement projects identified

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in the design, implementation and integration of flexible and scalable MES solutions in a manufacturing environment; direct experience with Ignition a definite plus

• Expertise with Sepasoft and Ignition.

• Strong technical knowledge of MES capabilities, their development requirements, and their integration within existing production operation and equipment

• Knowledge of production processes, equipment and controls, data collection systems, networking, SPC (Statistical Process Control), and quality control processes

• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical issues

• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems; experience with Oracle preferred

• Knowledge and experience with PLM systems; experience with Arena preferred

• Experience working closely with and leading cross-functional teams that span Advanced Manufacturing, Operations, Sustaining, Quality, Supply Chain, IT, and Engineering to solve issues as they arise

• Experience defining requirements (e.g. HMI requirements) for maximum operational efficiency and flexibility; customer centric mindset

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Controls Engineering, or a related field

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