Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Smart Factory Lead

True North Consultants, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III – Senior Engineer in Ohio to lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation projects.

You will design and integrate SCADA systems, implement Industry 4.0 dashboards, and connect MES/ERP with production equipment while mentoring engineers and driving continuous improvement. This on-site role requires strong technical skills in PLC/HMI, data analytics, and project management, with competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field (CS/Networking preferred).
• Alternate: 2-year degree plus 5–7 years of on‑the‑job technical work.
• Or 8+ years of on‑the‑job experience in a related field.
• 5–7 years engineering experience in CS/Networking or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Design, implement, and document SCADA system components.
• Integrate production equipment with MES/ERP systems.
• Develop data collection architectures and dashboards.
• Provide training to engineers on new tech and best practices.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

R

Data analysis

Project mgmt

Ladder logic

OPC UA

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related engineering

2 year degree + 5-7 years OJT

8+ years OJT in related field

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC/HMI

SQL Relational DB

OPC UA

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III – Senior Engineer in Ohio to lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation projects.

You will design and integrate SCADA systems, implement Industry 4.0 dashboards, and connect MES/ERP with production equipment while mentoring engineers and driving continuous improvement. This on-site role requires strong technical skills in PLC/HMI, data analytics, and project management, with competitive compensation