MES/SCADA Engineer — Transform Manufacturing Ops

Freudenberg; Troy, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg in Troy, OH seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES/SCADA) to connect equipment to data systems and resolve plant-floor challenges. You will troubleshoot data flows from equipment through MES/SCADA and reports, implement MES/SCADA improvements, and use SQL to validate production data.

You will develop scripts to automate tasks, translate production needs into practical solutions, and drive broader digital projects towards smarter manufacturing and analytics.

Qualifications

• Experience solving technical problems in a manufacturing environment and spending time on the plant floor.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting machine connectivity, controls, manufacturing systems, or data flow between them.
• Practical SQL skills: writing queries, investigating data discrepancies, validation of reports.
• Ability to write or modify scripts (e.g., Python) to automate tasks or solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Connect manufacturing equipment to data collection and production systems and resolve plant-floor challenges.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and data-flow issues from equipment to MES/SCADA and reporting.
• Implement and improve MES/SCADA solutions for accurate visibility and traceability.
• Use SQL to investigate manufacturing data, validate results, and improve KPI reporting.
• Develop scripts to automate tasks and make processes more reliable.
• Lead digital manufacturing initiatives and promote adoption across shifts.

Skills

SQL

Python

MES/SCADA

Data analysis

Plant floor

Troubleshooting

Tools

Ignition

SQL databases

Job description

Freudenberg in Troy, OH seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES/SCADA) to connect equipment to data systems and resolve plant-floor challenges. You will troubleshoot data flows from equipment through MES/SCADA and reports, implement MES/SCADA improvements, and use SQL to validate production data.

You will develop scripts to automate tasks, translate production needs into practical solutions, and drive broader digital projects towards smarter manufacturing and analytics.