Manufacturing Software Controls Engineer

Manufacturing Software Systems Controls Analyst

Responsibilities:
- Understand basic control configuration or programming per design documents to meet functional requirements (IT process and OT methodology).
- Provide first-line MES IT technical support to Project Engineers, Maintenance, Production, and Technical Operations; train IT systems users on automation technologies and process control applications.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot control system hardware, software, and networking issues.
- Perform site IT systems upgrades and data migrations (PLC’s, SCADA, Data Historian).
- Develop and execute qualification protocols and technical documentation (Functional and/or Design Specifications) following IT systems lifecycle validation.
- Perform scheduled IT systems administration and maintenance (OS and anti-virus updates, user account management, critical data backups).
- Evaluate and recommend control system support improvements; establish monitoring and reporting for equipment performance reliability.
- Provide production support during off-peak hours (may require overtime, overnight, or weekends).

Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s in computer science, engineering, or related with 2 years’ experience, or Master’s with 0 years.
- Hands-on experience configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Allen Bradley PLC’s and Rockwell Automation software.
- Experience with commissioning and qualification activities.

Preferred:
- Manufacturing/device experience.
- MES platform programming/troubleshooting (basic scripting JSON/SQL), OPC UA (via Kepware), and Inductive Automation Ignition.
- Knowledge of Data Historian systems (OSIsoft PI).
- Hands-on ladder logic/instructional text programming; HMI graphics development.

Benefits (as stated):
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k); eligible for short-term incentive programs.