Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer: Smart Factory Lead

The Recruiting Hive; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III for a senior role in Columbus, OH. Lead smart factory initiatives, SCADA, and digital transformation efforts with a focus on data integration across MES, ERP, and quality systems.

You will design data collection architectures, implement Industry 4.0 dashboards, and guide engineers on new technologies while driving continuous improvement and cost efficiencies. No visa sponsorship, relocation assistance, or remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5–7 years of on‑the‑job training/experience in related technical field.
• 8+ years of on‑the‑job experience in related technical field preferred.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Simulink, C++, and R.
• Industrial PLC/HMI programming experience (Mitsubishi preferred).
• Ladder Logic, Function Blocks, and Label Based Programming knowledge.
• MS Office suite knowledge (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint).
• Strong project management skills and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead smart factory initiatives and digital transformation projects including SCADA system development, setup, documentation and maintenance.
• Design machine‑data collection architectures and integrate production equipment with MES/ERP/quality systems.
• Implement Industry 4.0 dashboards, reporting systems and predictive maintenance solutions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead new assembly methods to improve quality and cost.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

C++

R

Ladder Logic

Function Blocks

Label Based Programming

Industrial PLC/HMI Programming

Project Management

Education

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

Tools

Mitsubishi PLC/HMI

Job description

The Recruiting Hive is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer Level III for a senior role in Columbus, OH. Lead smart factory initiatives, SCADA, and digital transformation efforts with a focus on data integration across MES, ERP, and quality systems.

You will design data collection architectures, implement Industry 4.0 dashboards, and guide engineers on new technologies while driving continuous improvement and cost efficiencies. No visa sponsorship, relocation assistance, or remote work.