Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer

HireArt; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HireArt is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer to support the integration and optimization of manufacturing systems in San Francisco. The ideal candidate has strong experience in SCADA systems and programming with Ignition, working collaboratively with manufacturing teams to enhance operational workflows.

Responsibilities include maintaining SCADA-based solutions, providing hands-on support for production systems, and assisting with manufacturing plant integrations across multiple facilities. This role requires a technical background in engineering or computer science, with a focus on reliability and system efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting SCADA systems in manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years experience with the Inductive Automation Ignition platform.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Java.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SCADA solutions using Ignition.
• Provide hands-on support for plant floor operations.
• Support integration between Ignition systems and PLCs.

Skills

SCADA systems support

Programming in Python

Inductive Automation Ignition

Database queries

Strong troubleshooting

Collaboration in team-oriented environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition

PLC integrations

Kepware

Job description

Expected compensation: 84.94 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer to support the development, integration, and optimization of manufacturing systems across production environments.

In this role, you’ll work closely with manufacturing, automation, and software teams to develop and maintain SCADA-based solutions supporting plant floor operations. You’ll help integrate manufacturing systems, improve operational workflows, and provide hands‑on support for production systems across multiple Bay Area facilities.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, collaborative, customer-focused, and experienced working within fast‑paced manufacturing environments.

As a Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer, You'll

• Develop and maintain SCADA solutions using the Inductive Automation Ignition platform, including both Vision and Perspective modules.
• Provide hands‑on manufacturing plant floor support for operational systems, troubleshooting, and integration activities.
• Support integration between Ignition systems, PLCs, and Kepware OPC UA servers.
• Assist with integrations between Ignition and SAP ME/MII manufacturing systems.
• Develop and support web service integrations and manufacturing system connectivity workflows.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, automation, and software teams to improve system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Support onsite manufacturing and integration activities across Bay Area facilities, with occasional domestic travel as needed.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience supporting SCADA systems within manufacturing environments, including requirements analysis, software development, system integration, and implementation
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with the Inductive Automation Ignition platform, including Vision and Perspective module development
• Strong programming skills using Python, Java, or similar high-level programming languages
• Experience developing complex database queries and manufacturing system integrations
• Familiarity with OPC UA, Kepware, PLC integrations, and industrial communication protocols
• Understanding of manufacturing systems and plant floor operational processes
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environments
• Ability to travel domestically as needed