MES Engineer
On-siteWeirton, West Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Lead Floor-Level Software Sustaining by managing a team of MES Technicians to provide day-to-day operational support for the plant software suite, eliminating data bottlenecks and minimizing downtime. Partner cross-functionally with Controls, Robotics, and SCADA teams to triage complex technical handshakes and resolve physical-to-software issues, while collaborating with core development teams to test patches and deploy optimization tools. Coordinate daily with Production, Quality, and Logistics to ensure accurate software support for uninterrupted manufacturing workflows, and manage resource scheduling for 24/7 operations with a clear escalation path for emergencies. Mentor technicians to elevate troubleshooting capabilities and execute continuous improvement initiatives based on floor feedback. This role sits within Form Energy's Manufacturing Control and Execution Systems organization, driving reliability at our high-volume battery production facility in West Virginia.
Required Qualifications
- 6+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting industrial automation, manufacturing execution systems, or plant software environments
- 2+ years of experience hiring, leading, and developing a team of technicians or technical specialists
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical, hands-on experience
- Relocation assistance is available
Desired Qualifications
- Strong cross-functional communication skills with a proven track record of acting as a translator between operations teams and core developers
- Proven ability to maintain and manage enterprise scale software products and troubleshooting cross-system transactions
- Extensive experience working directly on a fast-paced manufacturing floor alongside operators and maintenance teams
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