Manufacturing Engineer I - OT/MES
Core
Early-career manufacturing engineer supporting Operational Technology (OT) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to monitor, control, and improve production operations.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer I (OT/MES)
Builds
Connected manufacturing equipment, operator interfaces, and production data systems for plant-floor operations.
Domain
Industrial manufacturing / Automation / OT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
PLC/HMI programming and debugging, industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus-TCP), process documentation, problem-solving, Lean Manufacturing principles, reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
Preferred skills
Python or C# scripting, robot integration, vision systems, SCADA/historian systems
Technologies
Rockwell RSLogix, Studio 5000, C-More, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus-TCP, VLANs
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot production issues involving PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks; assist in implementation and configuration of connected manufacturing equipment; gather and analyze process data (cycle times, downtime, quality trends); create and maintain technical documentation (I/O lists, schematics, work instructions); collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve uptime and data accuracy
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC