Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer (5+ years)

Continuum Resource Network; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Continuum Resource Network is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer to support production facilities with automation improvements. You will troubleshoot issues, modify PLC code, and develop new Ignition-based SCADA capabilities to empower operators and supervisors.

The role requires hands-on experience with Ignition (Vision & Perspective), PLCs, and integration across plant floor systems, including networking and IT-related troubleshooting as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing SCADA systems in manufacturing.
• Strong experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, including Vision and Perspective modules.
• Proficient in Python/Java and capable of programming complex database queries.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automation, controls, and manufacturing system issues impacting production operations.
• Review, debug, and modify PLC code to restore line functionality.
• Develop and implement new PLC capabilities, station functionality, and sensor integrations.
• Build and maintain Ignition SCADA applications supporting operators and supervisors.
• Configure Ignition projects based on evolving production needs.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve equipment performance and efficiency.

Skills

SCADA systems

Ignition (Vision & Perspective)

PLC programming

Python

Java

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Ignition software platform

PLC programming tools

Job description

We are helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer to support manufacturing automation systems across production facilities.

In this role, you’ll work closely with manufacturing and process engineers to troubleshoot production issues, improve automation systems, and develop new manufacturing capabilities. You’ll play a hands‑on role supporting plant floor operations while helping enhance the controls, SCADA, and manufacturing systems that keep production running efficiently.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on automation engineer with strong PLC experience, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to bridge software development with real‑world manufacturing operations.

As a Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer, you'll:

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls, and manufacturing system issues impacting production operations.
• Review, debug, and modify PLC code to identify root causes and restore production line functionality.
• Develop and implement new PLC capabilities, station functionality, sensor integrations, and automation improvements.
• Build, maintain, and enhance Ignition SCADA applications that support manufacturing operators and supervisors.
• Configure and customize Ignition projects based on evolving production and operational requirements.
• Partner closely with manufacturing and process engineers to improve equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support integrations between PLCs, SCADA systems, manufacturing software, and plant-floor equipment.
• Provide hands‑on technical support for controls hardware, sensors, automation equipment, and production systems.
• Assist with industrial networking, system connectivity, and basic IT‑related troubleshooting as needed.
• Support onsite manufacturing operations and system integration activities across Bay Area facilities.
• Travel domestically as needed to support manufacturing operations and integration activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant areas in Computer Science and/or Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in SCADA system usage in a manufacturing environment (requirements analysis, design definition, software development, and solutions implementation);
• 5+ years of Hands‑on experience in implementing SCADA systems with in-depth experience with the Inductive Automation Ignition software platform and strong programming skills using both Vision and Perspective modules
• Strong Software programming skills using high‑level programming languages such as Python, Java, etc. and capable of programming complex database queries
• Ability to understand complex manufacturing processes and systems;
• Customer‑focused, positive, supportive, self‑motivated, considerate personality required – must work well in a team environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Master degree in Engineering
• Experience in an automotive manufacturing production environment
• Strong understanding of the plant floor manufacturing system architectures and industrial communication protocols

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance