Systems Engineer

drinkpak; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical, dental, vision insurance

Cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match program

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automation and manufacturing technology platforms. You will own the Line Management System (LMS), the E80 AGV interface, and IT/OT integration, serving as the bridge between IT and Engineering.

The role requires 5–7+ years in industrial systems engineering, strong networking skills, and familiarity with LMS/WMS and OT cybersecurity. Travel 30–50% to project locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5-7+ years in industrial systems engineering or IT/OT roles.
• Experience with industrial networking (VLANs, firewalls, switches, Wi‑Fi).
• Experience with LMS/WMS or similar enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with AGV fleet management; E80 experience preferred.
• Strong OT cybersecurity knowledge and network segmentation.

Responsibilities

• Own LMS administration, configuration, and integration with HR and operations systems.
• Manage E80 AGV interface and fleet management system; coordinate with vendors.
• Translate Engineering requirements into network and system specs; ensure OT/IT security.
• Lead industrial network deployments (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA interfaces) across OEMs.
• Vendor-manage automation suppliers: evaluate proposals and manage SLAs.
• Develop and maintain system documentation (diagrams, runbooks, standards).
• Collaborate on cybersecurity, changes, and controls with Electrical & Controls Engineer.
• Support capital projects by defining systems requirements and assisting commissioning.

Skills

Industrial networking

LMS

IT/OT integration

Vendor management

OT cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Systems Engineering

Tools

E80 AGV

PLC/HMI/SCADA

Job description

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Systems Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining DrinkPAK's automation systems and manufacturing technology platforms. This role serves as the critical bridge between Information Technology (IT) and Engineering-translating business and operational requirements into reliable, scalable automation solutions. The engineer owns the Line Management System (LMS), E80 AGV interface, industrial network utilization, and vendor relationships across automation platforms. This role is a Manufacturing Systems & IT/OT Integration Leader.

BENEFITS

The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more.

LOCATION:

The position can be based at any of DrinkPAK's facilities, but travel is significant to the locations of current projects. Estimated at 30-50%.

TYPE:

Full-time; Salaried / Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the Line Management System (LMS)-administration, configuration, integration with HR and operations systems, user training, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and optimize the E80 AGV interface and fleet management system; coordinate with E80 and other automation vendors on software updates, integration changes, and troubleshooting.
• Serve as the primary IT/OT bridge: translate Engineering requirements into network and systems specifications; ensure OT systems are properly segmented, secured, and integrated with IT infrastructure.
• Lead implementation of industrial network items including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA interfaces, and machine-level communications across multiple OEM platforms.
• Vendor-manage automation and systems suppliers: evaluate proposals, lead technical negotiations, manage service agreements, and ensure delivery against commitments.
• Develop and maintain system documentation including network diagrams, architecture standards, integration specifications, and operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with the Electrical & Controls Engineer to align network architecture, cybersecurity protocols, and controls change management.
• Support capital project teams by defining systems and network requirements during design phases; participate in commissioning and startup of new lines and facilities.
• Monitor system performance, proactively identify risks, and drive corrective actions to maintain uptime and reliability across all managed platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and training to plant engineering and maintenance teams on systems, network tools, and automation platforms.

Key KPIs & Best-in-Class Targets

• Industrial Network Uptime
• LMS Data Accuracy
• E80 AGV Interface Availability
• System Integration Issue Resolution Lead Time
• IT/OT Cybersecurity Compliance
• Vendor SLA Compliance
• Network Documentation Accuracy (as-builts, topology diagrams, runbooks)
• Capital Project Systems Readiness on Time
• Throughput and; ...

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• At least 5-7+ years of experience in industrial systems engineering, IT/OT integration, or manufacturing technology roles.
• Hands-on experience with industrial networking (VLANs, firewalls, switches, Wi‑Fi) in manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Labor Management Systems (LMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or similar enterprise operations platforms.
• Familiarity with AGV fleet management systems; E80 experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of PLC/HMI/SCADA systems and OT network architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles as applied to OT environments, including network segmentation and access control.
• Proven vendor management experience: RFP development, contr