Manager Digital System – Battery Cell Development Center

Job Description

The Role

The Manager, Digital

Systems

is responsible for

implementing and

leading the digital strategy for the Battery Cell Development Center. This role

supports

the controls, data, simulation,

analytics

and overall digital infrastructure

capabilities

required

to enable

rapid

development and accelerate transition of battery cell technologies into

scalable solutions. 

The successful candidate will

lead a

nd build a

multidisciplinary team responsible for

controls

engineering, digital infrastructure, data systems, digital twin

capabilities

and integration

. This leader will partner closely with process development, operations, quality,

IT / data,

and equipment suppliers to deliver a connected ecosystem that enables rapid learning, improved process understanding, and scalable solutions.

This role requires a unique blend of technical depth, leadership capability, and strategic vision to advance capabilities within an advanced battery

cell development

environment.

What You'll Do

Digital Strategy

• Develop and execute the Battery Cell Development Center digital roadmap.

• Define long-term vision for automation, digitalization, analytics,

  simulation

  and AI/MLcapabilities

• Establish playbook that enable

  s

  replication and scale-up 

• Identify

  and prioritize high-value digital transformation opportunities.

Controls and Automation 

• Lead controls engineering activities

  for the entire facility from raw materials receiving through end of line 

• Partner with central controls and automation team to integrate and run controls architecture for the facility 

• Support troubleshooting and optimization of

  battery cell

  processes

• Drive

  controls develop

  ment

  and

  commissioning methodologies

  in physical and digital environments

  to reduce deployment risk

  and improve change over capabilities to new cell technologies 

Digital Twin and Simulation

• Develop digital twin capabilities supporting process development and optimization.

• Implement simulation tools to evaluate process flow, throughput, capacity, and equipment interactions.

• Enable virtual validation of manufacturing concepts prior to physical implementation.

• Support future deployment of predictive manufacturing capabilities.

Systems and Infrastructure

• Lead implementation and integration of manufacturing systems including MES, historians, traceability platforms

  , etc.

• Define data architectures support

  ing development and

  operations

• Collaborate with enterprise IT teams to

  ensure all systems are supported

• Oversee development of scalable digital infrastructure

  for cells

Manufacturing Analytics

• Establish advanced analytics capabilities to transform data into actionable insights.

• Partner with battery data and analytics team to d

  evelop dashboards and visualization tools supporting process development and operational decisio

  ns

• Enable statistical process

  monitoring

  and predictive analyticswith quality team

• Identify

  opportunities for machine learning and AI applications 

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with

  engineering

  teams to accelerate learning cycles and improve process understanding.

• Support

  o

  perations during equipment startup and

  build

  campaigns.

• Collaborate with

  q

  uality to enhance traceability and root cause analysis capabilities.

• Work with external suppliers and technology partners to integrate emerging digital technologies.

Team Leadership

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team

  of

  digital

  systems

  professionals.

• Establish technical development plans 

• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Promote collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

  , Computer Science, Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.

• 10

  + years of experience in manufacturing automation, controls, digital manufacturing, or related fields.

• 3+ years

  of people

  leadership experience.

• Experience leading controls integration for automated manufacturing equipment.

• Experience implementing digital technologies.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in En

  gineering

  or related field.

• Experience in battery, semiconductor, automotive, or other advanced manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of PLC platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell, or Beckhoff.

• Experience with SCADA, MES, historians.

• Experience with digital twin and simulation tools.

• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics environments.

• Experience applying machine learning or AI within manufacturing settings.

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