Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES/SCADA) – Digital Factory Lead

Recruise; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES/SCADA) to connect equipment to data systems and enable reliable production analytics. You will work hands-on on the plant floor with operators, maintenance, engineering, and IT to resolve challenges and implement MES/SCADA improvements.

The role emphasizes SQL-driven data validation, script development, and translating production needs into actionable solutions that scale across shifts and future digital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience solving technical problems in manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting machine connectivity, controls, data flow.
• Practical SQL skills for data investigations and report validation.
• Ability to write/modify scripts (Python) to automate tasks.
• Experience with MES/SCADA or similar systems; Ignition knowledge a plus.
• Strong communication to explain issues to operators, engineers, leaders.
• Demonstrated learning agility and ownership on new tech.

Responsibilities

• Connect manufacturing equipment to data collection and production systems, collaborating with operators, Maintenance, Engineering, and IT.
• Troubleshoot machine connectivity and data-flow issues from equipment to MES/SCADA and reporting.
• Implement and improve MES/SCADA solutions for visibility and traceability.
• Use SQL to investigate data and improve KPI reporting reliability.
• Develop scripts to automate repetitive tasks and improve processes.
• Translate production needs into solutions and help teams adopt them across shifts.
• Lead broader digital manufacturing projects including Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Plant-floor troubleshooting

SQL skills

Python scripting

MES/SCADA

Industrial protocols

Communication

Learning agility

Tools

Ignition

Job description

Freudenberg Group is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES/SCADA) to connect equipment to data systems and enable reliable production analytics. You will work hands-on on the plant floor with operators, maintenance, engineering, and IT to resolve challenges and implement MES/SCADA improvements.

The role emphasizes SQL-driven data validation, script development, and translating production needs into actionable solutions that scale across shifts and future digital initiatives.