Automation Manager

🏢 Summary: Lead and build the automation and controls function for a new sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility, ensuring 24/7 system uptime and scalable production. This role combines hands-on PLC/SCADA engineering with team leadership, equipment commissioning, and control architecture design. You will define automation standards, oversee FAT/SAT processes, and implement robust MES connectivity to support full commercial ramp-up. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 5 years managing Controls Engineers in industrial manufacturing, Hands-on experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT v3, Experience integrating PLC/SCADA systems with MES platforms, Direct participation in equipment design reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Proficiency in SCADA systems and HMI design, Experience with industrial data acquisition platforms, Ability to define and document 24/7 operational procedures, BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), Ability to support continuous manufacturing operations, Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% 📃 Skills: Beckhoff, TwinCAT, PLC, SCADA, MES, HMI, Ignition, AI, ElectricalEngineering, ControlSystems 🏢 Description: Role: Automation Manager Location: Sacramento, CA Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Head of Automation Position Type: Full-time About the Role: Automation Manager The Automation Manager is responsible for building and leading the automation and controls infrastructure that keeps Peak Energy's sodium-ion battery manufacturing facility running at full capacity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across a 4-shift operation. This role is both strategic and deeply technical: you'll have direct input into the architecture of our control systems, hire and develop a team of Controls Engineers and Technicians, participate in the acquisition and commissioning of new industrial manufacturing equipment, and create the operational procedures that ensure rapid, reliable response when systems need attention. Our Sacramento manufacturing facility is in the planning and build-out phase. This person will be hired to help open it. That means participating in equipment design reviews and international Factory Acceptance Tests as manufacturing equipment is selected and commissioned, and building the controls team, procedures, and documentation standards the facility will run on from day one. There is no existing playbook to inherit; this person will write it. This role requires someone who is comfortable operating at both the technical and organizational level: debugging a control system issue and then writing the procedure that prevents the next one. What You'll Do - Lead the controls and automation function for the manufacturing facility, maintaining system uptime across a 24/7, 4-shift production schedule - Participate in design reviews for the acquisition of industrial manufacturing equipment, providing input on automation architecture, PLC platform compatibility, and control system specifications - Lead and participate in international Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) for newly acquired industrial manufacturing equipment - Build, hire, and develop a team of Controls Engineers and Controls Technicians (7–12 team members) - Define and own shift coverage models, escalation protocols, and response procedures; create documentation governing automation issue response - Establish and maintain PLC architecture standards across the facility, with Beckhoff TwinCAT as the primary platform - Design and implement connectivity between PLCs and MES systems to enable real-time production data, traceability, and process monitoring - Create, maintain, and improve automation documentation: control system designs, change management procedures, operator manuals, and maintenance protocols - Collaborate with equipment engineers, process engineers, and manufacturing leadership to align automation systems with production goals - Own controls and automation KPIs: system uptime, mean time to repair (MTTR), alarm rationalization, and preventive maintenance compliance - Establish and enforce safety standards for control systems, including emergency shutdown procedures and safety interlocks - Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in automation to improve yield and throughput What You'll Bring - Minimum 5 years of experience managing Controls Engineers in an industrial manufacturing environment - Hands-on experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT v3 - Experience establishing connectivity between PLC/SCADA systems and MES platforms - Experience participating in equipment design reviews and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) - Proficiency with SCADA systems, HMI design, and industrial data acquisition platforms - Ability to define and document operational procedures for 24/7 teams - BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience - Ability to manage scheduling and staffing for continuous manufacturing operations - Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% Preferred Qualifications - Experience in battery manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, or other high-precision industrial environments - Familiarity with Ignition by Inductive Automation - Experience scaling from pilot production to commercial-scale manufacturing - Familiarity with energy storage system architecture and battery manufacturing processes - Comfort using modern AI tools in day-to-day workflow Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $185,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Benefits include: - Flexible time off - Medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) plan - Equity opportunities - Additional work perks

🏢 Summary: Senior Director of Manufacturing responsible for leading end-to-end manufacturing strategy and execution for sodium-ion battery systems, scaling from pilot to giga-scale commercial production across multiple facilities. The role oversees manufacturing engineering, operations, process development, equipment, yield, and ramp readiness while driving cost, throughput, and quality performance. This position partners cross-functionally to build a scalable, high-performance production system supporting large-scale energy storage deployments. 🗂️ Requirements: 10+ years in battery, semiconductor, or high-volume precision manufacturing, Experience scaling from pilot to GWh-level or equivalent production, Proven leadership of manufacturing engineering teams (50+ people), Expertise in lean manufacturing, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Experience in early-commercialization or growth-stage environments, BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience, Ability to manage manufacturing KPIs (throughput, yield, OEE, cost per kWh, safety) 📃 Skills: Manufacturing, ProcessEngineering, Lean, SPC, FMEA, SixSigma, OEE, Automation, Quality, Equipment, Facilities, AI 🏢 Description: Role: Senior Director of Manufacturing Location: Burlingame, CA (with significant time at Sacramento, CA manufacturing facility) Department: Manufacturing Reports To: VP of Manufacturing Position Type: Full-time About the Role - Senior Director of Manufacturing The Senior Director of Manufacturing owns the end-to-end manufacturing strategy and execution for Peak's sodium-ion battery systems as we move from pilot through giga-scale commercial production. You will lead manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, process development, facilities, equipment, yield, and ramp readiness across the full BESS stack, spanning our Burlingame pilot operation and our Sacramento manufacturing facility. This role exists right now because Peak is in a critical operational phase. First commercial customer deliveries are imminent, multi-year supply contracts are landing, and the production system built over the next eighteen months will define cost structure, ramp velocity, and the ability to meet grid-scale demand through 2027 and beyond. You'll partner closely with engineering, supply chain, and the commercial team to bring product to market and stand up the production system that supports it. You'll inherit a strong technical bench and an ambitious roadmap, with autonomy to build the manufacturing organization needed for scale. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) - Lead the manufacturing engineering and process development organization through the ramp from pilot to giga-scale production - Define and execute the production ramp plan, including equipment specification, line layout, yield curves, and cost-down roadmap across Burlingame and Sacramento sites - Build and develop a manufacturing leadership bench spanning process engineering, equipment, quality, automation, and facilities - Partner with engineering to drive design-for-manufacturing into the product roadmap - Own manufacturing KPIs end-to-end: throughput, yield, OEE, cost per kWh, and safety performance - Drive process maturity from pilot-scale engineering handoffs into stable, repeatable, audit-ready production - Establish and manage relationships with equipment OEMs, automation partners, and consumables suppliers - Represent manufacturing in executive forums, board updates, and customer and investor due diligence What You'll Bring (Qualifications) - 10+ years in battery, semiconductor, or other high-volume precision manufacturing with progressive leadership scope - Direct experience scaling from pilot to GWh-level (or equivalent) production with documented yield, cost, and ramp outcomes - Demonstrated success building and leading manufacturing engineering organizations of 50+, including process, equipment, and quality functions - Hands-on fluency with lean manufacturing, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, and modern factory operating systems - Experience operating in early-commercialization environments - BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience - Strong commercial instincts regarding cost per kWh drivers and leverage points - Comfort with ambiguity and pace of a growth-stage, venture-backed company Preferred Qualifications - Direct lithium-ion or sodium-ion cell or pack manufacturing experience at commercial scale - Experience transitioning from prototype to commercial product - Familiarity with energy storage system integration and grid-connected operation - Comfort using modern AI tools in day-to-day workflow Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is $233,000-$275,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Competitive benefits package includes: - Flexible time off - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) plan - Equity opportunities - Additional work perks

🏢 Summary: Senior Director of Manufacturing role leading end-to-end manufacturing strategy and execution for sodium-ion battery systems, driving the ramp from pilot to giga-scale production across multiple facilities. The position owns manufacturing engineering, operations, process development, yield, cost, and ramp readiness while partnering cross-functionally to deliver commercial-scale energy storage systems. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on building scalable production systems and manufacturing teams in a fast-growing environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 10+ years in battery, semiconductor, or high-volume precision manufacturing, Experience scaling from pilot to GWh-level or equivalent production, Experience building and leading manufacturing engineering teams of 50+, Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing, Hands-on experience with SPC, Hands-on experience with FMEA, Hands-on experience with Six Sigma, BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience, Experience in early-commercialization or growth-stage manufacturing environments 📃 Skills: Manufacturing, ProcessEngineering, Lean, SPC, FMEA, SixSigma, Automation, OEE, Battery, SodiumIon, LithiumIon, AI 🏢 Description: Role: Senior Director of Manufacturing Location: Burlingame, CA (with significant time at Sacramento, CA manufacturing facility) Department: Manufacturing Reports To: VP of Manufacturing Position Type: Full-time About the Role - Senior Director of Manufacturing The Senior Director of Manufacturing owns the end-to-end manufacturing strategy and execution for Peak's sodium-ion battery systems as we move from pilot through giga-scale commercial production. You will lead manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, process development, facilities, equipment, yield, and ramp readiness across the full BESS stack, spanning our Burlingame pilot operation and our Sacramento manufacturing facility. This role exists right now because Peak is in the most consequential operational moment of the company. First commercial customer deliveries are imminent, multi-year supply contracts are landing, and the production system we build over the next eighteen months will define our cost structure, our ramp velocity, and our ability to meet the grid-scale demand coming through 2027 and beyond. You'll partner closely with engineering, supply chain, and our commercial team to bring product to market and stand up the production system that supports it. You'll inherit a strong technical bench and an ambitious roadmap, and you'll have the autonomy to build the manufacturing organization the company needs. This role is for a builder. Someone who can move from in the weeds problem solving to board-level planning in the same day, and who wants to own outcomes and manage the process. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) - Lead the manufacturing engineering and process development organization through the ramp from pilot to giga-scale production - Define and execute the production ramp plan, including equipment specification, line layout, yield curves, and cost-down roadmap across our Burlingame and Sacramento sites - Build and develop a world-class manufacturing leadership bench spanning process engineering, equipment, quality, automation, and facilities - Partner with engineering to drive design-for-manufacturing into the product roadmap from day one - Own manufacturing KPIs end-to-end: throughput, yield, OEE, cost per kWh, and safety performance - Drive process maturity from pilot-scale engineering handoffs into stable, repeatable, audit-ready production for commercial customer shipments - Establish and manage strategic relationships with equipment OEMs, automation partners, and consumables suppliers - Represent manufacturing in executive forums, board updates, and customer and investor due diligence What You'll Bring (Qualifications) - 10+ years in battery, semiconductor, or other high-volume precision manufacturing, with progressive leadership scope - Direct experience scaling from pilot to GWh-level (or equivalent) production with documented yield, cost, and ramp outcomes - Demonstrated success building and leading manufacturing engineering organizations of 50+, including process, equipment, and quality functions - Hands-on fluency with lean manufacturing, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, and modern factory operating systems - Experience operating in early-commercialization environments where processes are still being developed - BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience - Strong commercial understanding of cost per kWh drivers - Comfort operating in a growth-stage, venture-backed company environment Preferred Qualifications - Direct lithium-ion or sodium-ion cell or pack manufacturing experience at a commercial-scale facility - Experience transitioning from prototype to commercial product - Familiarity with energy storage system integration and grid-connected operation - Comfort using modern AI tools in day-to-day workflow Compensation & Benefits The salary range for this role is $233,000-$275,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Competitive benefits package includes: - Flexible time off - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401(k) plan - Equity opportunities - Additional work perks

🏢 Summary: Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer role focused on developing and scaling automated machining, assembly, anodizing, inspection, and cleaning processes for high-precision automotive, aerospace, and defense production. The position combines hands-on production support, CNC programming, process optimization, metrology, and manufacturing automation to improve throughput, quality, and scalability. Candidates will lead technical execution across machining and manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement and DFM initiatives. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience, 8+ years of experience in aerospace or defense industries, Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, robotics, coatings, and inspection/quality, Direct experience with machining, additive manufacturing, coatings, and inspection/quality, Proficiency with CAD/CAM software, Advanced knowledge of CNC machining, Advanced knowledge of GD&T, Experience with tooling and metrology, Experience evaluating, selecting, and commissioning manufacturing machines, Ability to work in cross-functional teams, Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, Ability to lawfully access US export-controlled information and technology 📃 Skills: SiemensNX, AutoCAD, CAD, CAM, CNC, GD&T, Metrology, Robotics, Automation, Machining, Anodizing, Inspection, Additive, Manufacturing, DFM, Calibration 🏢 Description: Purpose This role serves as the technical bridge between design/manufacturing engineers and the production team, with a core focus on developing scalable, high-reliability automated, machining, & inspection processes. This person is responsible for driving process improvements, solving complex production challenges, and helping to eliminate part flow blockers. Rather than simply supporting products, this engineer leads process innovation enabling rapid iteration, increasing production efficiency, and helping scale capabilities to meet program demands. The Role As the Senior Advance Manufacturing engineer, you will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of day-to-day operations for machining, automated assembly, automated anodize, inspection, & cleaning work centers. You'll be one of the primary technical resources supporting these areas with troubleshooting production issues, refining the processes, and enabling scalability through smart programming, tooling/fixturing, documentation, and workflow improvements. This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to delivering high-precision, high-reliability hardware across automotive, aerospace, and defense programs. The ideal candidate is well versed in aerospace production environment and has direct experience with supporting the production floor, DFM, machining, assembly, coating, metrology, & thrives on solving complex shop floor problems, and brings a strong process mindset to drive quality, speed, and consistency. Key Responsibilities Operations Support - Own daily production execution, working directly with production floor to resolve issues, and ensure steady throughput. - Develop and implement best practices, processes, strategies, and calibration procedures to improve operational capacity. - Monitor utilization and WIP flow through the work centers, help push/pull work as needed to maintain alignment with production targets. Technical Execution - Act as the technical bridge between design/manufacturing engineering and production teams. - Lead development, execution, and continuous improvement of machining, automated assembly, automated anodize, inspection, and cleaning work centers. - Collaborate on programming for 3-axis, 3+2, and 5-axis CNC mills using Siemens NX CAM software. - Provide feedback using advanced understanding of GD&T, tooling, feeds/speeds, and fixturing. - Introduce standardized strategies, programming conventions, and setup documentation to improve consistency and reduce cycle time. - Leverage metrology and inspection expertise to drive quality assurance in production. Process Development & Scalability - Help lead efforts to integrate new machines, equipment, tools, and fixturing into production; support commissioning. - Co-drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) conversations with Manufacturing engineering to improve part manufacturability and reduce complexity at the machine. - Develop and implement innovative fixturing strategies tailored for complex additive manufactured geometries. - Support integration of automated machining technologies to enhance scalability and precision. Continuous Improvement & Documentation - Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and root causes of scrap or delays; implement corrective actions and process improvements. - Create and maintain detailed documentation to ensure consistency and repeatability across shifts and teams. - Collaborate with software and data teams to integrate production metrics and feedback loops into real-time dashboards and planning systems. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience - 8+ years of experience in aerospace or defense industries - Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing techniques, including additive manufacturing, robotics, coatings, and inspection/quality - Direct experience with machining, additive manufacturing, coatings, and inspection/quality - Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (e.g., Siemens NX, AutoCAD) - Advanced knowledge of CNC machining, structure assembly, GD&T, tooling, and metrology - Experience evaluating, selecting and commissioning machines to meet manufacturing capabilities - Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to innovate in a fast-paced environment - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams - Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives in parallel Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering - Experience with robotic machining systems and calibration methodologies - Experience with manufacturing automation in automotive or aerospace environments Work Environment - This is a hands-on position that will require standing for long durations of your day and working directly with hardware on the floor - Must be comfortable stooping, bending, and standing - Position may require occasional travel, long hours or weekend work Compensation - Senior Engineer / E05: $122,400 - $168,300 - Pay Range: $91,800—$168,300 USD What We Offer - Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary incentive bonus opportunities - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and year-end shutdown - Paid parental leave - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options - Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage - Learning and development reimbursement opportunities - Collaborative and high-performing work environment Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic. In order to adjust to changes in business needs, duties and responsibilities may be modified or reassigned as needed. E-Verify The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States after completion of Form I-9. Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment pursuant to applicable regulations.

🏢 Summary: Manager, Planning role focused on leading supply chain planning, inventory optimization, and SIOP processes for robotics manufacturing operations. The position involves managing planners and analysts, driving supply chain KPIs, and partnering cross-functionally to support global demand and scalable operational growth. This onsite role includes strategic and tactical planning responsibilities in a fast-paced high-tech manufacturing environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of supply chain planning experience in high-tech, robotics, or industrial manufacturing, 2–3+ years in a supervisory or management role, BA/BS in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field, Proficiency in IBP/SIOP processes, Experience with MRP/ERP systems, Knowledge of statistical forecasting methods, Advanced data visualization and reporting skills, Ability to work in fast-paced evolving environments, Authorization to work in the United States 📃 Skills: IBP, SIOP, MRP, ERP, Forecasting, Planning, Analytics, Visualization, Inventory, Sourcing, Manufacturing, SupplyChain, APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CPF, ACPF 🏢 Description: About the Role We are looking for a Manager, Planning who is passionate about utilizing robotics to improve our daily lives. Leading a key segment of our Supply Chain team, you will oversee the coordination of team activities including but not limited to the optimization of our material and inventory plans. You will partner closely with Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Inventory Management teams to ensure we have the necessary materials to meet surging global demand for our groundbreaking robots. The ideal candidate is a person with strong analytical skills and the ability to think at both tactical and strategic levels. This leader must be competent at doing individual contributor work as well as leading other individual contributors. As with any technology development company, we need team members who possess the ability to be proactive at anticipating and mitigating supply chain risks. About the Work - Tactical Leadership: Lead the creation, review, and execution of comprehensive supply and inventory replenishment plans for finished goods and raw materials across a 12 to 24 month time horizon. - Team Leadership: Guide and mentor a small team of planners and analysts, ensuring thorough material readiness validation for manufacturing orders and fostering a high-performance culture. - Accountability: Own and report on critical supply chain KPIs, including supply plan forecast accuracy, working capital optimization, customer fill rates, and inbound freight efficiencies. - Inventory & Risk Management: Own and report on inventory health, material gaps, supply chain risks and gaps. Establish inventory strategies using whatever method is appropriate to insulate the business from logistics instability, tariffs, and supplier volatility. - Data & System Governance: Partner with Sourcing to promote supply chain master data integrity particularly for those data elements that are utilized in planning calculations. - SIOP / S&OP Architecture: Serve as a driving force in the preparation and presentation of Sales & Operations, S&OE/SIOP reporting. Facilitate cross-functional alignment between executive stakeholders to synchronize supply with commercial demand. - Lifecycle Management: Partner with Engineering and Sourcing to direct inventory strategies for new product introductions (NPI) and end-of-life (EOL) product phase-outs, minimizing obsolescence exposure. - Process Scaling: Design, formalize, and optimize supply planning workflows and policies to help the company on its journey of maturity into a structured, scalable enterprise. About You - Experience: 8+ years of supply chain planning experience in high-tech, robotics, or industrial manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role. - Education: BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field required. MBA or Master's in Supply Chain preferred. - Technical Expertise: Deep proficiency in Integrated Business Planning (IBP/SIOP), advanced MRP/ERP systems, and statistical forecasting methods, including their direct financial impacts. - Analytical Power: Advanced data visualization and reporting skills; ability to translate complex supply chain data into high-level strategic insights for executive presentations. - Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive and establish structure in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are still being defined. - Certifications: CPF or ACPF certification is highly preferred, or APICS (CPIM/CSCP). - Leadership & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills. You excel at driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to achieve overarching organizational goals. Location This is an onsite position at our Salem office. Compensation and Benefits - Anticipated Base Salary Range: $112,000—$145,000 USD - 401(k) plan with 6% company match - Company stock options - 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees - Benefits eligible from first day of employment - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays for exempt employees - Vacation days, paid sick leave, and holidays for non-exempt employees - Catered lunches and on-site refreshments - Generous paid parental leave - Flexible work arrangements - Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs - Relocation assistance for eligible roles - Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.

🏢 Summary: The role involves designing, programming, and supporting industrial automation systems, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA solutions, within cross-functional engineering projects. The engineer will interpret technical documentation, manage project scope and budgets, and provide field and remote support for process control systems. The position includes collaboration with clients and travel for testing and site activities. 🗂️ Requirements: US Person (citizen or permanent resident), Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming, Experience with major automation brands (Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens), Understanding of industrial networking (redundant and distributed networks), Knowledge of VFDs, instrumentation, and process control equipment, Experience with electrical design and control documentation, Ability to read and interpret engineering documents (P&IDs, electrical schematics, I/O lists), Experience troubleshooting control systems and network design, Willingness to travel up to 25% 📃 Skills: PLC, HMI, SCADA, Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens, Networking, VFD, Instrumentation, P&ID, Electrical, SCADA, IPC 🏢 Description: As an Automation Engineer you will be responsible for: ● Read, interpret, and comment on engineering documents, including Controls, P&IDs, GAs, process design guidelines, Electrical Schematics, I/O Lists, Instrument and Automated Valve Lists, Network Architecture. ● Collaborate in cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings. ● Understand, comment, and follow contractual and customer specifications. ● Design the complete detailed programming deliverables, including PLC, HMI, SCADA and related scope. ● Manage budget, scope, schedule, and proactively report risks and opportunities to project teams. ● Lead the maintenance and upkeep of one set of Veolia process control documents. ● Support field and production activities, providing Automation support both remotely and on site. ● Ability to collaborate in and lead cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings. ● Proven ability to develop and follow procedures and standards, while extrapolating new concepts from established standards. ● Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems. ● Experience with the major brands of automation equipment; Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens. ● Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting control systems, network design, VFD's, IPC's and an appetite to learn new software. Qualifications: ● Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems. ● Understanding of networking including redundant and distributed networks. ● Understanding of VFD's, instrumentation and other process control related equipment. ● Strong focus on customer relationships (external/internal). ● Experience with basic electrical design and control documentation. Periodic travel (25%) for factory testing, panel checkouts, client meetings, customer site visits, and/or visits to other offices. Salary Range: $90-$140k Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. Drug Screening Requirement: All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

🏢 Summary: Leadership role responsible for managing purchasing activities in a manufacturing environment, ensuring material availability, supplier performance, and cost optimization to support production and customer requirements. The position oversees buyers, negotiates supplier agreements, analyzes MRP data, and drives cost reduction and process improvements. Requires strong ERP/MRP expertise and experience in electronics or contract manufacturing. 🗂️ Requirements: Minimum 7 years purchasing, supply chain, or procurement experience in manufacturing, Minimum 2 years leadership or supervisory experience in purchasing, Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, Experience managing supplier performance, production shortages, and cost reduction initiatives, Ability to analyze MRP demand, material reports, and production schedules, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Fluent English communication skills 📃 Skills: ERP, MRP, Excel, PCBA, Electronics, Procurement, Sourcing, Inventory, Negotiation, Analytics 🏢 Description: Position Summary The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading purchasing activities in support of production schedules, customer requirements, inventory goals, supplier performance, and overall business objectives. This role manages the purchasing function to ensure materials, components, equipment, and services are sourced at the best overall value while meeting quality, delivery, and cost expectations. The Purchasing Manager works closely with Program Management, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Finance, and suppliers to resolve material shortages, supplier issues, pricing concerns, account discrepancies, and delivery risks. This position requires strong leadership, sound business judgment, supplier management experience, and the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage purchasing activities to support production schedules, customer commitments, and inventory requirements. Oversee buyer performance, workload priorities, supplier follow-up, purchase order execution, and material shortage resolution. Review and analyze material buy lists, MRP requirements, production schedules, supplier lead times, and inventory levels to ensure purchasing actions align with business needs. Ensure purchase orders, purchase requisitions, change orders, and requests for quote are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Manage supplier relationships and serve as an escalation point for delivery issues, pricing concerns, quality issues, nonconforming material, and account discrepancies. Negotiate pricing, lead times, delivery terms, supplier agreements, and other purchasing conditions to achieve the best overall value. Coordinate purchasing activities with Program Management, Planning, Production, Engineering, Quality, Sales, and Finance. Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and overall reliability. Develop and maintain supplier relationships, evaluate supplier competitiveness, and identify new or alternate supply sources when needed. Support material availability through effective purchasing practices, including just-in-time purchasing, economic order quantity planning, inventory control, and shortage management. Expedite, reschedule, or escalate materials as needed to meet production and customer requirements. Ensure material standards are met and that substitutions, variances, or nonconformances are properly reviewed and approved. Lead cost analysis, volume planning, sourcing reviews, and cost reduction initiatives for assigned commodities, components, equipment, and services. Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities, alternate sourcing options, and make-versus-buy recommendations. Maintain and improve purchasing data accuracy, including supplier records, quote tables, part parameters, supplier codes, and purchasing reports. Review purchasing error reports, supplier performance data, shortage reports, and other key metrics to drive improvement. Monitor assigned subcontractors and suppliers to ensure performance meets cost, schedule, quality, and scope requirements. Support Sales, Program Management, and leadership with pricing, sourcing strategy, customer quoting, and contract negotiations as needed. Develop purchasing procedures, best practices, and process improvements to improve department efficiency and supplier performance. Provide accurate, prompt, professional, and courteous support to internal and external customers. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Education and Experience Minimum of 7 years of purchasing, supply chain, or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of 2 years of purchasing leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred. Experience in contract manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, PCBA, or a similar production environment strongly preferred. Experience purchasing electronic components, mechanical parts, assemblies, equipment, services, or production-related materials preferred. Previous experience working with ERP/MRP systems required. Experience managing supplier performance, production shortages, cost reduction efforts, and purchasing escalations required. Required Skills and Qualifications Strong understanding of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, material planning, and inventory control processes. Working knowledge of contract manufacturing and electronics/PCBA manufacturing preferred. Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, support, and hold purchasing team members accountable. Ability to read and interpret MRP demand, material reports, purchase history, supplier quotes, production schedules, and inventory data. Strong negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve complex purchasing or delivery issues. Ability to work independently and make sound decisions with limited direction. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent communication skills with suppliers, internal departments, customers, and management. Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and sense of urgency. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills required. Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Preferred Qualifications Experience sourcing electronic components in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment. Experience supporting aerospace, medical, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing industries. Familiarity with supplier scorecards, supplier corrective actions, cost reduction tracking, and commodity management. Experience with component shortages, lifecycle management, obsolete parts, alternate sourcing, and long-lead-time material planning. Experience developing purchasing metrics, reports, processes, and department improvement plans. Work Environment This role operates in both an office and manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with suppliers, internal departments, production teams, and management. The Purchasing Manager must be comfortable managing changing priorities, urgent material needs, supplier escalations, production deadlines, and customer-driven requirements. Pay Range $120,000—$135,000 USD Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.

🏢 Summary: Automation & Controls Engineer role focused on developing advanced robotic manufacturing and industrial automation systems for next-generation factory modules. The position involves PLC, HMI, and SCADA development, controls architecture, commissioning, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams in a fast-paced R&D and production environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years industrial automation controls experience, IEC 61131-3 Structured Text programming, Ability to access US export-controlled information, Experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, Experience with industrial automation hardware and motion control, Experience with industrial networking, Experience with electrical control panel design, Experience with industrial safety systems and risk assessments, Experience with SCADA and factory data platforms, Technical leadership experience 📃 Skills: PLC, HMI, SCADA, IEC61131-3, StructuredText, Beckhoff, TwinCAT, NEC, NFPA79, UL508A, EPlan, AutoCAD, Fieldbus, MotionControl, Networking, FSoE, PROFIsafe, SCADA, Databases, Dashboards, Robotics, Git, SOLID, UnitTesting 🏢 Description: Purpose The Automation & Controls Engineer will support the development of flexible robotic manufacturing systems, core to the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The ideal candidate has a track record of successfully architecting and deploying advanced automated systems in a quick changing, start-up environment. This role will take a hands-on execution approach and use their hardware and software skills to create bleeding-edge industrial automation systems, support production operations, and democratize factory data to support key business decisions. The Role - Develop PLC, HMI & SCADA software & controls architectures for the next generation of DAPS factories & factory modules. - Contribute to automation standards, frameworks, best practices, and platform selection. - Architect new advanced automation systems, ultimately leading to detailed design, development, and commissioning of first article factory modules. - Develop controls systems for new and experimental processes in an R&D environment. - Understand and steer production operations requirements for factory modules leading to increased overall factory OPE through better development of modules and factory data. - Work closely with cross-functional technical teams to ensure that program deliverables and milestones are defined, scheduled, and executed on time and budget. - Support engineering teams in achieving resolution of any gridlock and drive hands-on execution under intense time constraints. Basic Qualifications - Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls. - 5 years of industrial automation controls experience in dynamic environments. - IEC 61131-3 Structured Text programming experience. Preferred Qualifications - Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, UL508A standards. - Experience designing electrical control panels using EPlan or AutoCAD. - Advanced experience working with the Beckhoff TwinCAT & hardware ecosystem. - Advanced experience with industrial automation hardware, fieldbus interfaces and motion control. - Advanced industrial networking experience. - Experience with industrial safety systems, risk assessments and safety over fieldbus protocols including FSoE and PROFIsafe. - Experience developing SCADA and factory data management platforms, industrial databases, dashboards. - Experience with industrial robot platforms, offline programming, and virtual commissioning. - Experience with industrial electrical schematic tools such as EPlan or AutoCAD Electrical. - Experience with software engineering practices, object-oriented programming, SOLID principles, unit testing, and development tools such as Git. - Technical leadership experience in defining standards, methods, processes, and training. Work Environment - Office and factory environment. - 100% onsite. - Minimal travel. - Work near moving mechanical parts. Compensation - Engineer II / E04: $111,300 - $166,960 - Senior / E05: $128,520 - $192,780 What We Offer - Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary bonus opportunities. - Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and year-end shutdown. - Paid parental leave. - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including HMO and PPO options. - Company-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage. - Learning and development reimbursement opportunities. - Collaborative and high-performing work environment. Equal Employment Opportunity Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. E-Verify The company participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States. Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

🏢 Summary: Program Manager role focused on managing aerospace and high-reliability PCBA manufacturing programs from NPI through production and shipment. The position requires coordination across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and customer teams while ensuring IPC Class 3, AS9100, and compliance requirements are met. The role emphasizes schedule management, risk mitigation, documentation control, and customer communication in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years in program management, project management, customer account management, or operations leadership in electronics manufacturing, Experience in PCBA manufacturing, EMS, contract manufacturing, aerospace electronics, defense electronics, or high-reliability manufacturing, Knowledge of IPC Class 3 manufacturing standards and inspection requirements, Ability to read customer drawings, BOMs, assembly documentation, and specifications, Experience managing complex BOMs, engineering changes, and production schedules, Ability to manage multiple programs and customer commitments simultaneously, Strong problem-solving and risk management skills, Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, or project management systems, Proficiency with Excel, Proficiency with Outlook, Proficiency with PowerPoint 📃 Skills: PCBA, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-A-620, AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR, ERP, MRP, MES, SMT, AOI, AXI, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint 🏢 Description: About the Role We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead customer programs in a high-reliability PCBA manufacturing environment. This role will manage complex electronics manufacturing projects with a strong focus on IPC Class 3 workmanship, aerospace compliance, customer communication, schedule execution, quality performance, and cross-functional coordination. The Program Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customer programs and will be responsible for driving projects from NPI through production, shipment, and sustaining support. This position requires strong organizational skills, technical manufacturing knowledge, and the ability to manage customer expectations while coordinating closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Planning, Test, Coating, and Inspection teams. This is an ideal role for someone with experience managing aerospace, defense, satellite, medical, or other mission-critical PCBA programs where quality, traceability, documentation, and schedule performance are critical. Responsibilities - Manage assigned customer programs through the full PCBA manufacturing lifecycle, including NPI, production launch, repeat builds, shipment, and sustaining support. - Serve as the primary customer-facing contact for program status, schedule updates, risks, escalations, quality issues, and delivery commitments. - Lead cross-functional coordination between Production, Engineering, Quality, Materials, Planning, Test, Conformal Coating, Inspection, and Shipping teams. - Manage programs requiring IPC-A-610 Class 3 workmanship standards and ensure customer-specific requirements are clearly communicated and executed. - Support aerospace and high-reliability compliance requirements, including documentation control, traceability, configuration management, customer flow-down requirements, and quality records. - Track and manage program schedules, build milestones, material readiness, ECOs, customer approvals, production status, and shipment commitments. - Identify program risks early and drive mitigation plans for material shortages, capacity constraints, quality concerns, test failures, yield issues, or changing customer requirements. - Coordinate NPI builds, pilot builds, production ramps, and repeat production orders while ensuring requirements are properly transferred into manufacturing. - Review customer documentation, BOMs, drawings, specifications, assembly notes, quality clauses, and special process requirements for completeness and execution risk. - Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to support root cause analysis, corrective actions, nonconformance resolution, MRB activity, and customer quality reporting. - Support customer audits, source inspections, first article requirements, AS9100-related activities, and aerospace customer compliance reviews as needed. - Maintain program dashboards, action trackers, open issue logs, build status reports, and customer communication records. - Drive internal accountability for customer commitments while maintaining realistic schedules and clear escalation paths. - Work closely with Planning and Materials teams to ensure production plans align with customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. - Support quoting activity, change order review, scope clarification, and customer-driven schedule or requirement changes. - Lead regular customer and internal program meetings with clear updates on schedule, risks, recovery plans, quality performance, and delivery status. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, customer account management, or operations leadership within electronics manufacturing. - Direct experience in PCBA manufacturing, EMS, contract manufacturing, aerospace electronics, defense electronics, or high-reliability manufacturing. - Strong understanding of IPC Class 3 manufacturing requirements, workmanship expectations, inspection criteria, and documentation needs. - Experience managing customer programs involving complex BOMs, controlled documentation, engineering changes, material constraints, and production schedules. - Ability to read and understand customer drawings, BOMs, assembly documentation, specifications, quality clauses, and manufacturing requirements. - Strong ability to manage multiple programs, priorities, deadlines, and customer commitments at the same time. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, executives, engineers, production teams, and quality teams. - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, drive corrective actions, and escalate issues appropriately. - Experience using ERP, MRP, MES, production tracking, or project management systems. - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and standard business reporting tools. Preferred Qualifications - Experience working in an AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR, aerospace, defense, satellite, or space electronics manufacturing environment. - Experience supporting customer source inspection, first article inspection, configuration control, and aerospace documentation packages. - Familiarity with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-A-620, conformal coating, staking/underfill, rework, test, and final inspection processes. - Experience managing programs involving SMT, through-hole, selective solder, AOI, AXI, flying probe, functional test, conformal coating, rework, and final source inspection. - Experience in a high-mix, low-volume PCBA manufacturing environment. - Project Management Professional certification or formal project management training is a plus. Key Skills and Competencies - Strong customer communication and relationship management skills - High level of ownership, accountability, and follow-through - Strong understanding of Class 3 and aerospace-quality manufacturing expectations - Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority - Strong schedule management, risk management, and escalation skills - Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment - Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline - Practical understanding of electronics manufacturing processes - Ability to balance customer priorities with internal capacity, material availability, and production constraints Success in This Role Looks Like - Customer programs are clearly organized, actively managed, and well communicated. - Delivery commitments, schedule risks, and recovery plans are visible and understood. - Class 3 and aerospace requirements are properly documented, communicated, and executed. - Internal teams have clear priorities, ownership, and action items. - Customer escalations are handled professionally and with urgency. - Quality issues, nonconformances, and corrective actions are tracked through closure. - Customer satisfaction, on-time delivery, and overall program performance improve over time. Work Environment This position operates in a PCBA manufacturing environment and requires regular interaction with production, engineering, quality, materials, planning, test, conformal coating, inspection, and shipping teams. The role may require time on the manufacturing floor, participation in production meetings, customer audits, program reviews, and urgent escalation activities. Pay Range $75,000—$95,000 USD Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.

🏢 Summary: Automation Engineer responsible for designing, programming, and supporting PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems within industrial process control projects. The role involves interpreting engineering documentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, managing project scope and schedule, and providing field support. Requires experience with major automation platforms and networking in distributed control environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Ability to read and interpret engineering documents (P&IDs, electrical schematics, I/O lists, network architecture), Experience designing and programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, Understanding of networking including redundant and distributed networks, Understanding of VFDs, instrumentation, and process control equipment, Experience with major automation platforms (Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens), Experience troubleshooting control systems and network design, Experience with basic electrical design and control documentation, Ability to travel up to 25%, US citizenship or permanent residency 📃 Skills: PLC, HMI, SCADA, Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens, Networking, VFD, Instrumentation, P&ID, Electrical, I/O, IPC 🏢 Description: As an Automation Engineer you will be responsible for: • Read, interpret, and comment on engineering documents, including Controls, P&IDs, GAs, process design guidelines, Electrical Schematics, I/O Lists, Instrument and Automated Valve Lists, Network Architecture. • Collaborate in cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings. • Understand, comment, and follow contractual and customer specifications. • Design the complete detailed programming deliverables, including PLC, HMI, SCADA and related scope. • Manage budget, scope, schedule, and proactively report risks and opportunities to project teams. • Lead the maintenance and upkeep of one set of Veolia process control documents. • Support field and production activities, providing Automation support both remotely and on site. • Ability to collaborate in and lead cross-functional project team discussions and client meetings. • Proven ability to develop and follow procedures and standards, while extrapolating new concepts from established standards. • Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems. • Experience with the major brands of automation equipment; Rockwell, Schneider, Emerson, Siemens • Demonstrated experience with troubleshooting control systems, network design, VFD's, IPC's and an appetite to learn new software. Qualifications: • Knowledge of and/or demonstrated ability to learn equipment and processes related to Veolia WTS products and systems. • Understanding of networking including redundant and distributed networks • Understanding of VFD's, instrumentation and other process control related equipment. • Strong focus on customer relationships (external/internal). Understands balance between customer and Veolia teams. • Experience with basic electrical design and control documentation. Periodic travel (25%) for factory testing, panel checkouts, client meetings, customer site visits, and/or visits to other Veolia offices Salary Range: $90-$140k Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.