Senior System Engineer

Russell Tobin; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Tobin seeks a technically skilled Systems / Software Engineering Support Specialist to maintain mission-critical application systems and infrastructure across multiple manufacturing locations. This role emphasizes uptime, deployment, troubleshooting, and validation activities.

The candidate will collaborate with engineering, software, IT, networking, and manufacturing teams to ensure reliable systems for vehicle electronic validation and quality assurance, with on-site work and one

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required.
• 3+ years in engineering, software or systems support.
• Knowledge of Windows Server 2016+ and Windows 10+.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Understanding of IT networking and cybersecurity basics.
• Experience with PLC I/O and industrial data networks.

Responsibilities

• Support architecture and infrastructure sustainment across multiple locations.
• Test and deploy quarterly application upgrades.
• Perform quarterly server patching and validation.
• Provide application and system support for planned and unplanned events.
• Troubleshoot issues across applications, servers, PCs, and networks.
• Support Windows Server administration and related infra activities.
• Assist with networking, security, and access-control tasks.
• Support system change-point activities with traceability.
• Participate in software testing and system validation activities.
• Document issues, solutions, and system changes.

Skills

Windows Server administration

SQL databases

Networking concepts

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Weekend support

Education

ABET-accredited degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

PLC I/O & industrial data networks (ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, FLNET)

Job description

Contract: 12 months with possible extensions or C2H

Job Description

We are seeking a technically skilled Systems / Software Engineering Support Specialist to support mission-critical application systems and infrastructure across multiple manufacturing locations. This role will focus on system uptime, application support, software deployment, infrastructure sustainment, troubleshooting, and validation activities.

The position will work closely with engineering, software, IT, networking, and manufacturing teams to maintain reliable systems used for vehicle electronic system validation and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate application system architecture and infrastructure sustainment activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Test and deploy quarterly application version upgrades provided by software vendors.
• Perform and validate quarterly server patching activities.
• Provide application and system support for both planned and unexpected events.
• Troubleshoot application, server, PC, and network-related issues and identify effective solutions.
• Support Windows Server administration, PC formatting, system configuration, and related infrastructure activities.
• Support SQL database environments and troubleshoot system-related issues.
• Assist with networking, architecture, security, account management, and access-control activities.
• Support cybersecurity and IT compliance requirements, including access control and obsolete-system management.
• Support system and application change-point activities and ensure appropriate traceability.
• Participate in software development, equipment testing, and system validation activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives through application interfaces and system enhancements.
• Work with engineering and IT teams to identify opportunities for improving system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate activities with local and international engineering and IT teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, monitor progress, manage scope, and support procurement/service activities.
• Provide weekend support when required for application management and maintenance activities.
• Document technical issues, solutions, processes, and system changes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related experience in engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or technical application support.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating environments, including Windows Server 2016+ and Windows 10+.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Understanding of IT networking, system architecture, cybersecurity, account management, access control, and related infrastructure concepts.
• Knowledge of PLC I/O and industrial data networks such as:
• ControlNet
• DeviceNet
• Ethernet/IP
• FLNET
• Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills across applications, servers, PCs, and infrastructure.
• 2+ years of project management experience, including planning, procurement/service coordination, scope management, and progress tracking.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build consensus.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to different levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to visualize technical problems, solutions, work activities, and project plans.
• Ability to work occasional weekends to support critical application management activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with .NET technologies.
• Hands-on experience with PLC I/O and industrial data networks, including ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, and FLNET.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, automation, or vehicle/electronic validation systems.
• Experience with software deployment, system validation, infrastructure sustainment, or application lifecycle management.

This is a collaborative, cross-functional role requiring regular interaction with engineering, software, IT, networking, cybersecurity, and manufacturing teams. The position is primarily on-site with the flexibility of one remote day per week, depending on project requirements.

Interview Process

• Single-round, 60-minute Microsoft Teams interview.

This is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.