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Shoals Technologies Group · 3 hours ago

Manager, Engineer - Robotics & Automation

Portland, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Shoals Technologies Group is a leading provider of electrical balance of systems solutions for solar and energy storage. They are seeking a highly skilled Manager, Engineering Robotics & Automation to lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced manufacturing and automation processes while inspiring high performing engineering teams.

EnergyIndustrialSmall and Medium Businesses

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of engineers, fostering a culture of trust, empowerment, and high performance

Champion cross team collaboration, ensuring strong communication and alignment across engineering, operations, production, and leadership groups

Build team capability through coaching, skills development, and thoughtful performance management

Lead organizational change efforts by clearly communicating vision, aligning teams around priorities, and helping employees navigate transitions with clarity and confidence

Promote strong operational discipline by establishing clear processes, reinforcing accountability, and ensuring teams consistently meet performance, safety, and quality expectations

Build strong partnerships across departments by modeling effective communication, resolving conflicts constructively, and ensuring engineering teams are seen as trusted collaborators and problem solvers

Lead and coordinate diverse engineering groups to drive collaboration, align objectives, and deliver integrated solutions across complex projects

Develop and execute engineering strategies to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and scalability with robotics and automation

Oversee the design, development, and deployment of robotic systems and automated processes

Collaborate with cross functional teams (operations, production, quality, safety) to identify automation opportunities

Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery of automation initiatives

Evaluate and implement emerging technologies in robotics, AI, and industrial automation

Establish best practices for system integration, safety, and compliance with industry standards

Partner with senior leadership to align automation projects with long term business goals

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

RoboticsAutomation systemsIndustrial controlsPLC programmingSCADA systemsMachine visionLean manufacturingSix SigmaProject managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or related field

Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role

Proven expertise in robotics, automation systems, and industrial controls

Proven experience bringing together teams with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and technical disciplines, creating alignment and driving effective collaboration to achieve shared goals

Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, machine vision, and robotic programming

Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously

Experience leading teams through change, ambiguity, and rapid growth while maintaining clarity, alignment, and engagement

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire engineering teams in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work on site in Portland, Tennessee