Automation Software Manager

RETHINK MANUFACTURING  

The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines, we're innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers' unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.  

Working with us means you'll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you're ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we'd love to speak with you. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Automation Software Manager you will lead a team of Software Application Engineers bringing solutions to life with Bright Machines products. 

We have a passion for bringing together cross-functional teams to creatively solve problems. In this role, you will be working closely with different groups throughout project lifecycles to create innovative automation solutions. 

We are looking for a top notch, hands on Automation Software Manager to lead a team of Software Automation Engineers. 

• Lead the Software, Site Reliability and vision teams in the achievement of objectives and metrics of key deliverables
• Lead programing architecture & design that will be integrated into our technology
• HMI design and implementation
• Manage the work around API's & Integration with ERP, shop-floor management systems and machine controls (PLCs, Drivers, Robots controllers, Industrial communications protocols)
• Collaborate with the SW development teams in US (interfaces, security, company standards)
• Create automatic data gathering, statistics, analytics and representation through metrics & dash-boards
• Create and maintain related controlled documentation (logics & functional schematics, state machines, business scenarios, sequencing & timing diagrams, process flows, acceptance test procedure technical /operational/ maintenance manuals).
• Support system commissioning, qualification and debugging
• Manage the software configuration control and release using GIT
• Some travel may be required for line deployments, and working with our team in other locations (up to 30% at certain times) 

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science/ Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering or other related engineering degrees
• A master in software programing
• At least 5+ years of experience leading a software teams in multidisciplinary environments with a track record of creating a results-oriented climate with motivated engineers experience with multi-disciplinary systems, multi-software platforms
• Experience with industrial automation & industrial equipment controls, and manufacturing/process
• At least 5 years of PLC/IPC logic & programming, troubleshooting, and configuration with industry-leading vendors (Beckhoff – main focus, Modicon, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, Toshiba, Aromat, etc'…)
• Industrial automation & industrial equipment controls, manufacturing/process
• Serial & Bus Communication protocols: TCP/IP, RestAPI, EtherCAT, Ethernet/Profinet, RS232/422/485. Nice to have - Modbus, CAN Open, Profibus and others
• Vision systems - image processing tools & environments
• Robotics programming: Fanuc, Nachi, Epson, Kuka, Denso, others
• Familiarity with data gathering, analytics, reporting and dashboarding
• Remote monitoring applications
• Aptitude for process, controls and machines.
• Leadership skills, ability to hire, train and retain top talent
• Passionate, creative and hands-on; you love to code.
• You thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Well organized, attention to detail and methodical
• Capable of analyzing, debugging and solving complex problems
• A team player, leading teams of engineers
• Great communicator (oral and written)
• Proficient English skills and ability to communicate effectively with coworkers around the world

• Proficiency in one of common OOP languages like C#/Python for high-level SW usage of our stack as well as writing device drivers, and Structure Text for PLC real-time device drivers – last is an advantage.
• Familiarity with micro-service SW architecture
• Proficiency in GIT flow and usage
• Basic knowledge of Linux O.S

BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY 

Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure assembly operations. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). With its new AI factory, Bright Machines addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge of AI and the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing by building data center infrastructure at scale with higher quality and shorter time-to-market.

Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes' AI 50, awarded "Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing" by AI Breakthrough, named a "Technology Pioneer" by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.