Factory Automation Engineering Manager

Heron Power
Scotts Valley, CA
Job Description
At Heron Power, we are building the future of scalable power electronics. As the Factory Automation Engineering Manager, you will design and ramp state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that will power our continued growth and deliver our innovative products to market.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Controls Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in industrial automation, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
  • Proven experience architecting full factory solutions, not just programming individual cells.
  • Expert-level mastery of machine programming (structured text, ladder logic, FBD) and motion control, and MES / HMI integration.
  • Deep proficiency across multiple PLC platforms (Rockwell / Siemens / Beckhoff / Ignition.
  • Experience leading design reviews and validating electrical schematics (NFPA 79 / UL 508A).
  • Strong background in robotics integration, machine vision, and other inspection systems.
  • Experience bridging industrial control systems with high-level plant software / MES.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage external vendors, integrators, and panel shops.
  • Excellent mentorship skills and a demonstrated ability to elevate the technical level of those around you.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation (salary and equity)
  • Benefits
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