Robotics Controls Technician - High-Impact Manufacturing

Form Energy; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Form Energy in Weirton, WV is seeking a Controls Technician, Robotics to support automated equipment used to manufacture our Iron‑Air batteries. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve robotics and control systems to maximize uptime and efficiency.

This role offers day and night shifts with relocation assistance. We seek 2+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing settings, an Associate degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics, and familiarity with FANUC robots and

Qualifications

• 2+ years troubleshooting robotic and industrial control systems in manufacturing.
• Associate degree or equivalent in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics.
• Familiarity with FANUC robots and vision/barcode systems (supervised).
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints; basic PLC skills.
• Experience with control panel fabrication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical, controls, and troubleshooting support for production and maintenance teams.
• Update robot paths, adjust points, and perform minor programming changes to improve throughput.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with vision systems, barcode scanners, and automated machinery.
• Read/redline electrical schematics and assist engineers with machine control panel fabrication.
• Follow all plant safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Robotics troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

PLC basics

FANUC robotics

Vision & barcode systems

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA-Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Beckhoff TwinCat

Job description

Form Energy in Weirton, WV is seeking a Controls Technician, Robotics to support automated equipment used to manufacture our Iron‑Air batteries. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and continuously improve robotics and control systems to maximize uptime and efficiency.

This role offers day and night shifts with relocation assistance. We seek 2+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing settings, an Associate degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechatronics, and familiarity with FANUC robots and