Engineering Manager / Lead – Battery Manufacturing Automation jobs in United States
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PriceSenz · 1 day ago

Engineering Manager / Lead – Battery Manufacturing Automation

positionDallas, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff

PriceSenz is 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.

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Manu V George
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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

Qualification

Industrial automationRoboticsPLC programmingSCADAMechatronicsPredictive maintenanceData analysisAutomation strategyCross-functional leadership

Required

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

Company

PriceSenz

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PriceSenz provides agile delivery of digital stack components such as user experience, digital platform including micro services.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.pricesenz.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Bijith Moopen
Founder and COO
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