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Manager Digital System – Battery Cell Development Center

General Motors

Warren, Michigan, USonsite

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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/ML   capabilities  

• 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 analytics   with 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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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

The selected candidate will be required to travel About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

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