Forward Deployed Engineer, MES Solutions
Core
Embed with manufacturing customers to design, build, and deploy AI-native frontline operations solutions on-site, integrating shop-floor systems to improve quality and traceability.
Role type
Senior solution engineer (manufacturing operations)
Builds
Composable, connected apps for frontline operations on Tulip's platform
Domain
Industrial software / Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Operations Technology (MES, ERP, quality systems), PLC integration, shop-floor system architecture, manufacturing workflow expertise, end-to-end technical leadership, customer-facing consulting
Preferred skills
Ambiguity navigation, cross-functional collaboration, product feedback loop
Technologies
Tulip platform, PLCs, MES, ERP
Responsibilities
Partner with plant-level stakeholders to design and deploy on-site solutions; Integrate Tulip with shop-floor systems including PLCs and machine data; Serve as technical authority for architecture and reliability in regulated environments; Represent customer voice to influence product roadmap
