Industrial Manager
Company: Litmus Automation
Location: San Jose
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Who is Litmus Litmus is a
growth-stage software company that is transforming the way
companies harness the power of machine data to improve operations.
Our software is enabling the next wave of digital transformation
for the biggest and most innovative companies in the World – making
Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0 and Edge Computing a reality. We just
completed our Series B financing round, and we are looking to
expand our team. Why join the Litmus team You want to be a part of
something great We pride ourselves on building the most talented
and experienced team in the industry who knows how to win. We work
hard and the results speak for themselves. We're trusted by
industry leaders like Google, Dell, Intel, Mitsubishi,
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and others as we partner to help Fortune
500 companies digitally transform. You want to define and shape the
future At Litmus you'll have the opportunity to support and
influence the next wave of the industrial revolution by
democratizing industrial data. We're leading the industry in edge
computing to feed artificial intelligence, machine learning and
other applications that rapidly change the way manufactures operate
You want to build and shape your career Join a growth-stage Silicon
Valley company to build and define your career path in an
environment that allows you to progress rapidly. Bring your unique
experience, talent and expertise and add to it by collaborating
with and learning from the brightest people in the industry. We are
committed to hiring great people who are passionate about what they
do and thrive on winning as a team. We welcome anyone and everyone
who wishes to join the Litmus marketing team to apply and share
their career experience, dreams and goals with us. About the Role
Litmus is seeking an experienced and driven Industrial Manager to
lead our industrial operations and customer integration
initiatives. This role is a unique opportunity to be at the
intersection of industrial automation, IT/OT convergence, and
next-generation data platforms. As Industrial Manager, you will
oversee end-to-end driver development from various legacy to modern
industrial systems. If you are passionate about industrial
connectivity, manufacturing data strategy, and leading teams to
drive operational excellence in IIoT and Industry 4.0, we want to
hear from you. Key Responsibilities Lead Development of industrial
connectivity for various legacy and modern protocols. Manage
cross-functional teams including engineers, solution architects,
and project managers to deliver industrial implementations on time
and within scope. Develop strategies for connectivity with PLCs,
DCS, CNCs, SCADA, MES, ERP, historians, and cloud platforms. Drive
standardization in industrial integration using protocols such as
OPC UA, Foundation Fieldbus, Modbus RTU, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and
other common IIoT standards. Establish governance frameworks for
quality, security, and compliance across OT layers Collaborate with
product teams to identify industrial use cases, provide feedback on
customer requirements, and influence product roadmap. Build strong
relationships with customers, vendors, and partners, ensuring
adoption and success of deployed solutions. Monitor project KPIs
and continuously optimize processes for scalability and efficiency.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and career development for the
industrial integration team. Qualifications & Experience A
bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering, Electrical
Engineering, Automation, or related technical field. 8 years of
experience in industrial automation, controls, or IIoT integration.
Proven experience managing industrial integration projects
involving OT protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, EtherNet/IP,
Profinet, etc.). Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems (PLC,
SCADA, MES, ERP) and industrial networking (TCP/IP, fieldbuses,
deterministic Ethernet). Familiarity with edge computing, data
pipelines, and hybrid cloud architectures. Demonstrated leadership
in managing cross-functional technical teams and delivering
large-scale industrial projects. Excellent problem-solving,
stakeholder management, and communication skills. Nice to Have
Experience implementing Unified Namespace (UNS) or enterprise-wide
industrial data strategies. Exposure to data visualization,
analytics platforms, or machine learning in industrial contexts.
Salary range is commiserate on qualifications, location, and other
factors. The range for this position is 100,000- $140,000. Find us
at www.litmus.io
Keywords: Litmus Automation, Merced , Industrial Manager, IT / Software / Systems , San Jose, California
