Sr. Manufacturing Applications Engineer-Contractor

Align Technology, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Technology, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Applications Engineer contractor to join the Global Manufacturing Applications team in San Jose, CA.

You will develop and deliver manufacturing enterprise and shop floor applications. You will collaborate with IT, Quality, Regulatory and Operations, mentor teammates, and ensure robust, scalable MES solutions using Rockwell FTPC and related technologies. The role emphasizes design, integration, troubleshooting and documentation to sustain

Qualifications

• 8+ years of MES software development & implementation experience.
• 3+ years hands-on software development with at least one COTS MES package (FTPC, Proficy, etc.).
• Strong multi-tier architecture, integration, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with MVP architectures and event-driven integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver MES applications and reporting solutions.
• Integrate MES with Level 4/1/2 systems; support labeling and quality systems.
• Identify system improvements and document designs.
• Troubleshoot complex, multi-tier software with root-cause analysis.
• Coach team members and share manufacturing software knowledge.
• Ensure proper documentation and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Core Java

OO Design

MES integration

Agile

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Rockwell FTPC

Rockwell EIG

AMQ

Kafka

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Applications Engineer-Contractor

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Contract

Location: US-California-San Jose

Description

This position is ideal for senior level software engineer within the manufacturing industry to join the Global Manufacturing Applications team as a Sr. Manufacturing Applications Engineer, supporting the development and delivery of critical manufacturing enterprise and shop floor applications. Partnering with IT, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality and Operations teams, you’ll provide software engineering and shop floor manufacturing expertise to drive excellence in manufacturing applications development. This role is vital in ensuring continued operational excellence from Align’s manufacturing operations.

Role expectations

• Design and develop reliable, scalable and performant MES application and reporting solutions using Rockwell FTPC and other emerging technologies as needed.
• Support MES integrations with Level 4 and Level 1,2 systems, including labelling and quality systems, using Rockwell EIG and other event-driven approaches.
• Find opportunities for system and process improvement and share your ideas with the team.
• Troubleshoot complex multi-tiered and highly integrated software systems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Ensure that solution design and analysis work (particularly as specific solutions are created or upgraded in projects) is documented and stored in a common place.
• Maintain knowledge and demonstrate mastery of the technical specialism at the highest level and are fluent at articulating best practices.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of end-users, SMEs and other cross-functional team members on solutions.
• Coach other team members and share your experience and knowledge in all things related to manufacturing software development.
• Celebrate in your successes and those of your team members.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in MES software development & implementation with 3+ years of hands-on software development experience utilizing at least one COTS MES package like Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC), GE Proficy, Camstar, Apriso Flexnet, Werum or other custom packages.
• Skills: Understands multi-tiered and MVP software architectures, systems engineering, strong core Java and OO Design/Development skills, complex systems troubleshooting and escalation management, synchronous and asynchronous MES integrations using message brokers (e.g. AMQ, Kafka), leverage AI-based coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot)
• Communication: Great communication and mentoring skills desired.
• Teamwork: Ability to work onsite alongside a small team under an Agile sprint-based methodology.

Complementary skills

• BitBucket, GitHub, SQL, Python, Database Triggers
• Some formal teaching/tutoring experience (e.g. TA in college, tutoring), or training delivery is a big plus
• Presentation skills are a big plus