Senior Automation Systems Engineer—Data Analytics

Blue Ridge Inc.; Pendleton (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Automation, headquartered in Indiana, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to design and implement data-driven solutions for manufacturing clients. You will lead integration across PLCs, IIOT edge devices, SCADA, MES, and ERP while advancing UI/UX and data analytics capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, vendors, and project leads, applying Agile/SCRUM practices and industrial IT/OT standards to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience designing data analytic solutions and UI/UX.
• Strong SQL experience with MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MariaDB.
• Proficient in PLC programming and non-machine controls.
• Familiar with Ignition modules and industrial SCADA.
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM in solutions design.
• Ability to navigate multiple platforms and customer solutions.
• Strong communication with clients and vendors.
• Willingness to learn industries: Petcare, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Automotive, Metal Work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize data analytic solutions and UI/UX for customers.
• Integrate solutions with PLCs, IIOT Edge Devices, SCADA systems, etc.
• Collaborate with customers to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with industry standards.
• Implement and support HMI/SCADA, MES, Recipe Management, Batch & Product Run tracking, ERP, and other IT/OT solutions.
• Optimize solutions using data analytics and data relationships.
• Troubleshoot mid to high level manufacturing software.
• Support proactive decision-making by understanding plant floor operations.
• Research new features and technologies for solution concepts.

Skills

Data analytics

SQL databases

PLC programming

UI/UX design

Agile SCRUM

Ignition knowledge

Scripting (JavaScript/Python/.NET)

IT/OT integration

Data architecture

Job description

Blue Ridge Automation, headquartered in Indiana, seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to design and implement data-driven solutions for manufacturing clients. You will lead integration across PLCs, IIOT edge devices, SCADA, MES, and ERP while advancing UI/UX and data analytics capabilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, vendors, and project leads, applying Agile/SCRUM practices and industrial IT/OT standards to deliver reliable, scalable solutions.