Senior Automation & Controls Engineer - BESS Manufacturing

HiTHIUM Energy Storage

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k match
Company-paid life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid PTO
Low-cost premiums

Job summary

HiTHIUM Energy Storage is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead automation strategies for BESS production in Dallas. You will drive design, commissioning, and optimization of control systems, serving as the local expert for PLCs, SCADA, and robotics, while mentoring teammates in programming and system analysis.

The role demands 10+ years in automation within manufacturing, with strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and with

Qualifications

  • Working experience in automation and controls within manufacturing.
  • 10+ years in automation and controls in a manufacturing setting.
  • Hands-on PLC, SCADA and HMI experience.
  • Battery energy storage or related high-volume manufacturing background preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, development, commissioning, and optimization of automation and controls for BESS production.
  • Serve as local SME for automation and controls technologies on production lines.
  • Provide on-site troubleshooting for PLCs, robotics, and vision systems.
  • Develop and lead FMEA and risk assessments for process improvements.
  • Mentor team members in PLC programming, robotics, and vision system analysis.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Controls Systems Engineering
PLCs (Siemens)
SCADA
HMI interfaces
Troubleshooting
Independent / Team work

Tools

Siemens PLCs
SCADA systems
HMI interfaces

Job description

HiTHIUM Energy Storage is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead automation strategies for BESS production in Dallas. You will drive design, commissioning, and optimization of control systems, serving as the local expert for PLCs, SCADA, and robotics, while mentoring teammates in programming and system analysis.

The role demands 10+ years in automation within manufacturing, with strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and with

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