Automation & Controls Engineering Manager

Heron Power(4 days ago)

Scotts Valley, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$170,000 - $220,000Engineering

About this role

Heron Power is seeking an Automation & Controls Engineering Manager to lead the design and implementation of factory automation strategies for their scalable power electronics manufacturing facilities. The role involves building a high-performing engineering team, establishing automation standards, managing projects, and ensuring operational safety and data integration across manufacturing lines.

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Required Skills

PLC
HMI
MES
SCADA
Automation
Control Systems
Robotics
Electrical Schematics
Motion Control
Data Integration

Qualifications

BSc in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or related field
10+ years in industrial automation
3+ years in leadership or management role
Expertise in machine programming (Structured Text, Ladder Logic, FBD)
Proficiency in multiple PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Beckhoff, Ignition)

About Heron Power

heronpower.com

Heron Power is an innovative company focused on developing advanced power electronics designed for the modern electric grid. Their flagship product, Heron Link, combines solid-state transformer technology with software-integrated solutions that enhance the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of power infrastructure, especially in data centers and renewable energy applications. With a commitment to supporting the future electricity landscape, Heron Power is positioned to meet the surging energy demands of the 21st-century grid.

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