Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to join a high-impact advanced manufacturing team in Green Bay, WI. This role is crucial for modernizing plant operations across multiple sites, focusing on automation, OT infrastructure, and data connectivity.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, five years' experience in manufacturing systems, and a strong background in automation and controls integration. The position supports operational technologies and improves process efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, automation, or controls integration.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments like food and beverage, automotive, or aerospace.
• Hands-on experience with industrial communications and plant system integration.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of operational technologies and business systems.
• Build and support OT architectures enabling reliable equipment connectivity.
• Lead commissioning activities and partner with operations and engineering.

Skills

Manufacturing systems experience

Automation

Industrial networking

SCADA

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology or related field

Tools

Ignition

SQL-based tools

Job description

Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

Location: Onsite in Green Bay, WI or Menasha, WI

Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel

Our client is expanding a high impact advanced manufacturing team focused on modernizing plant operations across a multi-site production network. This role connects machines, controls, data, and plant systems to improve visibility, reliability, and performance across automation, OT infrastructure, smart manufacturing, and cross-functional project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of operational technologies and business systems to enhance data accessibility, process efficiency, and informed decision-making.
• Build and support OT architectures that enable reliable equipment connectivity, production data flow, and scalable system integration.
• Lead commissioning activities, startup support, FAT, SAT, and issue resolution for new automation deployments.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and external integrators to define requirements, evaluate risks, and deliver sustainable solutions.
• Use protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus to connect equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Create dashboards, data collection tools, and reporting solutions that turn production information into actionable insights.
• Contribute to digital manufacturing initiatives tied to predictive maintenance, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with the implementation and coordination of industrial technologies, supporting connectivity, system performance, and operational efficiency across manufacturing environments.
• Help standardize technical approaches, improve maintainability, and strengthen long-term system performance across sites.
• Communicate project progress, technical risks, and implementation needs clearly to internal stakeholders and plant teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Five or more years of experience in manufacturing systems, automation, SCADA, OT, controls integration, or industrial networking.
• Background in packaging, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, material handling, automotive, aerospace, or another fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with industrial communications, plant system integration, and manufacturing data flow.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Ignition, MES environments, data historians, SQL-based tools, or related visualization and reporting systems.
• Familiarity with industrial automation technologies and the ability to support connected production and operational systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, systems thinking, and the ability to move between concept development and plant execution.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with plant operations, project teams, vendors, and technical partners.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a desire to continuously expand technical knowledge across various systems and environments.
• Preferred experience with smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 initiatives, or IT/OT convergence.