Manufacturing Software Systems Engineer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Manufacturing Software Systems Engineer position is an experienced and motivated systems specialist who works in high-performance manufacturing systems to design, develop and maintain advanced software solutions for smart manufacturing systems, supporting the computational, data management and analysis.

The successful candidate is knowledgeable in advocating for IT/OT systems integration to support digital systems technology demonstrations and brings experience and expertise designing, coding, testing, and implementing, manufacturing specific high-performance platforms and software. The role requires proficiency in common industrial programming languages, including but not limited to C++, C/C++, Python/Java, scripting languages and demonstrated experience and successful utilization of a breadth of common industry data protocols and software systems for graphical interfaces, MES, SCADA, PLC programming, database management, and mobile app programming.

This position will guide and participate in the design of state-of-the-art network infrastructure, digital automation software development, and smart manufacturing technology and equipment associated with the Digital Foundry's Digital Learning and Demonstration Lab.You will assist in the definition of industry applications and solutions across the ISA-95 technology stack, execute, and manage IT system design consistent with standard IT principles and methodologies associated with IT technology infrastructure.This role will apply their knowledge and skills to both the teaching of concepts and the development of prototype demonstrations in the areas of embedded and integrated systems for smart manufacturing operations, demonstrating interoperable systems such as dynamic modeling, intelligent automation, networked equipment and sensors, leveraging data from the plant-floor or product in the field through the development and use of cloud-based and server-based platforms and databases.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the Digital Foundry team, corporate technology partners and Digital Foundry member manufacturing companies to define, develop, deploy, maintain, and manage the software and integrate technical capabilities and equipment including manufacturing PC's, laptops, process computer networks, and data storage systems.

• 30%

• Working closely with the Digital Foundry Senior Manager Projects & Technology and Engineering staff on the development and execution of digital manufacturing technologies and solutions for local manufacturing operations by providing IT/OT systems design support and guidance. Developing and demonstrating innovative software-based solutions enabling the utilization of Industry 4.0 technologies across the full technology stack such as advanced sensing and controls, product and process modeling, digital twins/digital thread, data capture and analytics, and AI/machine learning, to demonstrate improved processes and productivity in manufacturing.

• 30%

• Proposing and implementing new features, improvements, and updated to enhance functionality and usability of key software tools, databased, and integration technology.

• 20%

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation for software tools, including user guides, technical specifications, and all university approvals and maintenance requirements.

• 10%

• Serving as an instructor and subject matter expert in area of expertise for workforce and student training, demonstrations, and events at the Digital Foundry.

• 10%

This position requires:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, software engineering or equivalent
• 3+years industrial manufacturing experiencein digital / smart technology and integrated IT/OT systems.

This is a term position that is funded for 1 year, with excellent possibility of renewal.

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