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Engineering Manager / Lead – Battery Manufacturing Automation
Location: Dallas, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / EV Batteries / Automation
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Manager / Automation Lead to drive end-to-end automation for next-generation battery manufacturing. This role will own automation strategy and execution across cell, module/pack, and container production lines. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in robotics, PLC/SCADA systems, high-speed manufacturing equipment, and data-driven optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead automation across the full battery manufacturing flow—from cell production to pack/container assembly.
- Integrate robotics, conveyors, AGVs/AMRs, machine vision, automated testing equipment, and material-handling systems.
- Develop and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA architecture; ensure seamless equipment communication and reliability.
- Connect shop-floor equipment to MES systems, databases, and data lakes for analytics and AI enablement.
- Use data insights for predictive maintenance, cycle-time reduction, anomaly detection, and process optimization.
- Improve equipment uptime, reliability, OEE, MTBF/MTTR metrics.
- Partner with integrators and OEM vendors to design, install, commission, and optimize automated production lines.
- Support FAT/SAT, debugging, validation, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Translate data (logs, sensor readings, cycle times, torque curves) into actionable improvements in mechanical and controls systems.
Ideal Experience & Skills
- Strong background in industrial automation, robotics, controls engineering, mechatronics, or related fields.
- Advanced hands-on experience with PLC programming, SCADA, HMI, servo systems, motion control.
- Proven ability to integrate robot arms, AGVs/AMRs, conveyors, machine vision systems, and automated testers.
- Understanding of automation needs in cell manufacturing, module/pack assembly, or high-precision production environments.
- Skilled in analyzing sensor data, equipment logs, OEE dashboards, and cycle-time reports.
- Experience with predictive maintenance or AI-assisted equipment diagnostics is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profinet).
- Hands-on involvement in commissioning, FAT/SAT, troubleshooting, and line optimization.
- Ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams and drive automation strategy.
PriceSenz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.