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CreateMe · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Automation Systems Engineering

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

CreateMe Technologies is revolutionizing the apparel industry with advanced automation manufacturing methods. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Automation Systems Engineering to lead the engineering organization responsible for automation system architecture and manufacturing technology development, while ensuring project delivery excellence and scalability of automation platforms.

ApparelFashionIndustrial AutomationManufacturingProduct DesignRobotics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary engineering team encompassing systems, controls, and automation engineers

Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Build hiring plans, develop career paths, and coach team members in technical and professional growth

Manage resource planning, staffing, and performance management across multiple concurrent projects

Define and maintain the automation systems architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment with business and manufacturing goals

Establish and enforce design standards, best practices, and documentation processes for automation systems

Guide the definition of control architectures, network structures, and vision integration frameworks across the enterprise

Drive technical reviews and ensure quality, reliability, and safety standards are upheld in all system designs

Partner with senior technical staff to evaluate emerging technologies and strategically adopt solutions that enhance throughput, flexibility, and scalability

Collaborate closely with Product, Manufacturing, and Software teams to define system requirements and deliver integrated automation solutions

Partner with external vendors, integrators, and technology suppliers to ensure alignment with CreateMe specifications and standards

Drive seamless handoff of validated systems to Advanced Manufacturing for production deployment

Oversee planning, scheduling, and resource allocation for multiple automation development programs

Establish project metrics and KPIs for system readiness, reliability, and performance

Manage budgets and ensure delivery on cost, quality, and schedule commitments

Ensure compliance with machine safety and industrial standards (OSHA, CE, ISO, UL)

Qualification

Automation systems architectureIndustrial automation platformsTechnicalPeople managementVendor relationship managementAutomation strategy developmentCross-functional leadershipExperience in early-stage tech startupMachine vision systemsBackground in high-throughput manufacturingExposure to adhesive-based assemblyCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Controls, Systems, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline

12+ years of experience in automation, systems, or controls engineering; 5+ years in technical and people management. Candidates without management experience will not be considered

Proven success leading engineering teams delivering complex, automated manufacturing systems

Demonstrated experience developing and executing automation strategy, standards, and team structures

Strong understanding of industrial automation platforms (PLC, HMI, robotics, machine vision, SCADA, MES)

Experience managing vendor relationships and external integration partners

Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills

Strong ability to translate technical goals into actionable business outcomes

Experience in early-stage tech startup business