Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Smart Factory Lead

KingRecruitingServices; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III – Senior Engineer for our Columbus, OH facility. You will lead smart factory initiatives and drive digital transformation in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities include designing SCADA/MES integrations, building dashboards, managing API connections, and mentoring engineers in Industry 4.0 best practices. Competitive salary with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent technical experience in engineering.
• 5–7 years of related technical field on-the-job training if using 2-year degree.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial automation.
• Knowledge of data collection, APIs, MES/ERP integration is preferred.
• Strong problem solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Design and implement SCADA and data acquisition systems.
• Integrate production equipment with MES/ERP systems.
• Develop dashboards and reporting for Industry 4.0.
• Guide engineers on new technologies and best practices.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Computer Science/Networking preferred)

2 Year Degree + 5-7 Years OJT in Related Technical Field

8+ Years OJT in Related Technical Field

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC/HMI

Ladder Logic

Function Blocks

OPC UA

Job description

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III – Senior Engineer for our Columbus, OH facility. You will lead smart factory initiatives and drive digital transformation in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities include designing SCADA/MES integrations, building dashboards, managing API connections, and mentoring engineers in Industry 4.0 best practices. Competitive salary with growth opportunities.