About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer I will support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of digital manufacturing systems that connect production equipment and enterprise platforms. This is an entry-level engineering role working under direction from senior engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Assist in configuring, supporting, and maintaining digital manufacturing systems that connect production equipment to enterprise systems.
• Support implementation and sustainment activities for IIoT, MES, SCADA, and plant-level data collection systems.
• Monitor system performance, identify trends or issues, and escalate or document findings.
• Troubleshoot data connectivity, basic PLC/communication problems, and production-related system issues with guidance.
• Support data collection, validation, reporting, and the development of dashboards and visualizations using approved tools.
• Help maintain system documentation: configurations, SOPs, data structures, and work instructions.
• Participate in testing, validation, and deployment of system enhancements and process improvements.
• Support cross-functional initiatives with manufacturing, quality, engineering, IT, and supply chain teams.
• Assist in root-cause analysis and corrective actions related to system and process performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to improve reliability, data quality, and operational visibility.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of related experience in manufacturing, automation, information systems, or technical environments preferred.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, automation, or digital technologies is a plus.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, production operations, and continuous improvement principles (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma concepts).
• Exposure to MES, SCADA, IIoT, or industrial automation platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with data analysis and reporting tools; basic database concepts.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and/or scripting (Python, etc.) preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and follow established procedures.

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Essential Job Functions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to view computer screens for extended periods (up to 4 hours).
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods (2–4 hours at a time).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to travel by automobile, train, or plane for up to 10 hours when required; ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Regular and on-time attendance, and compliance with client dress code and site safety rules.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated pay (per source): $89,844 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-time or Contractor (per source).
• Confidential Client (via Careertakes) provides a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement match, paid leave) and additional employee programs. Specific benefits and eligibility will be provided during the interview/offer process.

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Notes & Candidate Experience

Careertakes will assist in the hiring process as the third-party recruiting platform. Recruiting agencies: please note this posting is managed via Careertakes; unsolicited resumes sent directly to the client may be handled according to the client’s internal policies. If you require accommodations to apply or during the interview process, please let us know so we can assist.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.