Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Smart Factory Lead

Sora Resource Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401K Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sora Resource Group seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III – Senior Engineer to lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformations in their Ohio facility. You will design and integrate MES/ERP interfaces, supervise API workflows, and drive predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities include system design, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams. Remote work is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Related Engineering (Computer Science/Networking preferred).
• 2 Year Degree + 5-7 Years OJT in Related Technical Field.
• 8+ Years OJT in Related Technical Field.
• 5 to 7 years of engineering experience in Computer Science/Networking or related field.
• Script Based and/or Data Analysis Software Programming.
• Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, R.
• Industrial PLC/HMI Programming Experience (Mitsubishi preferred).
• Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and Label Based Programming.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Project & PowerPoint.
• Proven project management skills and demonstrated analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Design system architectures and interfaces for integrated solutions.
• Coordinate with departments and vendors on project delivery.
• Support manufacturing systems including PLC, SCADA, MES integration.
• Develop testing plans and validation procedures; document results.
• Create or modify technical documentation and SOPs.
• Drive continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Provide engineering support for maintenance and production teams.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

R

PLC/HMI programming

Ladder Logic

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Rockwell PLEX/MES integration

OPC UA

SQL databases

Job description

Sora Resource Group seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III – Senior Engineer to lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformations in their Ohio facility. You will design and integrate MES/ERP interfaces, supervise API workflows, and drive predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities include system design, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering, production, and quality teams. Remote work is not offered.