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FORMENERGY

Vision Technician

FORMENERGYWeirton, WV
Posted Oct 29 · Last Verified Nov 2
💰 $50,000 – $68,000/yrFull-timemanufacturing and productionmaintenance and facilities

Quick Summary

Vision Systems Technician to maintain and troubleshoot machine vision and inspection systems for automated quality control in battery manufacturing.

Skills & Keywords

vision systemstroubleshootinginspection equipment

What you'll do:

  • Perform basic troubleshooting and diagnostics on vision system performance (cameras, lighting, sensors, PLC/HMI interfaces)
  • Support 2D and profilometry inspection systems — calibration checks, part swaps, basic alignment
  • Monitor vision system uptime and flag/escalate performance issues
  • Generate and maintain reports on inspection data, system performance, and downtime
  • Partner with quality, engineering, and manufacturing teams on inspection issues
  • Maintain documentation for vision system setups, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Vision Systems Technician to support our Operations Sustaining organization. You'll help maintain and troubleshoot machine vision and inspection systems (2D, profilometry, etc.) used for automated quality control in our manufacturing lines. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll bring:

  • Associate's degree or equivalent technical experience (Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or related)
  • Experience with industrial inspection systems (2D area scan, profilometers, etc.) preferred
  • Basic troubleshooting skills with sensors, PLC/HMI, or automated equipment
  • Comfortable reading/interpreting inspection data and generating reports
  • Strong communication skills, ability to work cross-functionally
  • Basic scripting (Python) a plus, not required

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.

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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About FORMENERGY

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company that manufactures cost-effective, multi-day energy storage technology using iron-air batteries designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable.

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