Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Smart Factory Lead

Sun Recruiting, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life INS

Tuition Reimbursement

Company 401K with match

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III – Senior Engineer to lead smart factory initiatives in our Ohio facility. You will drive digital transformation, integrate production equipment with MES/ERP, and guide engineers on new technologies.

The role requires strong PLC/HMI programming, data analysis, and project management skills, with opportunities for growth in an automotive‑tier supplier environment.

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.
• Proficiency in 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 and implement integrated system solutions (hardware, software, networks).
• Define system architecture, interfaces and communication methods.
• Develop technical specifications and standards.
• Lead system implementation and upgrade projects.
• Coordinate with internal departments and vendors; manage schedules and budgets.
• Support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial network systems.
• Integrate equipment with MES and enterprise systems.
• Provide engineering support for production engineering maintenance.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

R

Ladder Logic

Function Blocks

Label Based Programming

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visio

Project

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Engineering

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

8+ Years OJT in Related Technical Field

Tools

Rockwell PLEX

MES System

OPC UA

APIs

SQL databases

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III – Senior Engineer to lead smart factory initiatives in our Ohio facility. You will drive digital transformation, integrate production equipment with MES/ERP, and guide engineers on new technologies.

The role requires strong PLC/HMI programming, data analysis, and project management skills, with opportunities for growth in an automotive‑tier supplier environment.