Industrial Solutions Engineer / Food & Beverage

Motion Recruitment; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Career growth in a scaling org

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking an Industrial Solutions Engineer to work directly in manufacturing facilities, deploying AI and IoT solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability. You will collaborate with plant teams, engineers, operators, and IT/OT professionals to deliver measurable improvements and scale solutions globally.

The role combines hands-on engineering, industrial technology, and customer engagement, with strong growth potential in a fast-growing segment of manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing, production, processing, or industrial environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with plant operations, industrial equipment, instrumentation, or control systems.
• Ability to travel up to 50% to customer facilities.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and implementation of AI and IoT solutions at customer facilities.
• Partner with production, process, quality, and engineering teams to drive technology adoption.
• Assist with hardware installation, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Collaborate with customer IT and OT teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Analyze operational and sensor data to identify insights and improvements.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor during pilots and implementations.
• Support training, troubleshooting, and ongoing success initiatives.
• Work with internal teams to improve deployment outcomes and expansion opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Travel 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mechanical/Industrial/Cet)

Tools

PLCs/SCADA

IIoT/Sensors

IT/OT systems

Job description

We're partnered with an innovative, venture-backed technology company that's helping manufacturers unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through AI-powered analytics and industrial IoT solutions.

This rapidly growing startup is revolutionizing how production facilities operate by combining advanced sensor technology, real-time operational intelligence, and machine learning to help some of the world's largest food and beverage brands optimize performance, reduce waste, and improve decision-making.

We're seeking an Industrial Solutions Engineer who enjoys solving problems in real-world production environments and thrives at the intersection of engineering, technology, and customer engagement.

Why This Role?

This position offers a rare opportunity to work directly inside manufacturing facilities, helping deploy next-generation technology that drives measurable operational improvements.

You’ll partner with plant teams, engineers, operators, quality professionals, and technical stakeholders to implement innovative solutions that impact production performance on a global scale.

If you’re looking for a role that combines hands‑on engineering, industrial technology, customer interaction, and significant career growth, this is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your development in one of the fastest‑growing areas of manufacturing technology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing, production, processing, or industrial environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with plant operations, industrial equipment, instrumentation, or control systems
• Ability to travel up to 50% to customer facilities
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation, Industry 4.0 initiatives, or smart manufacturing technologies
• Exposure to PLCs, SCADA systems, sensors, or IIoT platforms
• Familiarity with IT/OT environments and industrial networking
• Experience analyzing operational, sensor, or time-series data
• Process optimization or continuous improvement experience
• Previous startup or fast-growth company experience
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge

What You’ll Do

• Support the deployment and implementation of AI and IoT solutions at customer manufacturing facilities
• Partner with production, process, quality, and engineering teams to drive successful technology adoption
• Assist with hardware installation, commissioning, and validation activities
• Collaborate with customer IT and OT teams to ensure successful system integration
• Analyze operational and sensor data to identify insights and performance improvements
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout pilot programs and implementation projects
• Support customer training, troubleshooting, and ongoing success initiatives
• Work closely with internal engineering, product, and commercial teams to improve deployment outcomes and identify expansion opportunities

Technology Focus

• 40% Industrial Systems & Automation (PLCs, Sensors, IoT Devices)
• 30% Data Analytics & Performance Insights
• 30% IT/OT Connectivity & Cloud Integration

Day‑to‑Day Breakdown

• 60% Customer Site Deployments & Hands‑On Engineering
• 30% Cross-Functional Collaboration
• 10% Project Coordination & Pilot Management

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Career growth within a rapidly scaling organization
• Opportunity to work with leading global manufacturing brands
• Exposure to emerging AI, Industrial IoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future without sponsorship.

Posted By: Ava Fraulo