Computer Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement computer-based systems supporting manufacturing equipment, automation, and engineering processes
• Develop and maintain interfaces between PLCs, machines, sensors, databases, and enterprise systems
• Support industrial control systems, SCADA platforms, and HMI applications
• Perform network design and upgrades in alignment with IT security standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, virtualization, and network-related system issues
• Support data acquisition, visualization, reporting, and analytics for manufacturing operations
• Maintain, back up, document, and troubleshoot virtual machines and ESXi server environments
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives involving HMI, UI, ERP, and plant system integrations
• Install and maintain distributed control systems company-wide
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, vendors, and manufacturing teams to optimize system performance and reliability
• Provide technical support to facilities worldwide

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems, or related field; equivalent experience considered
• 2–7 years of control systems or computer systems engineering experience
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC systems including PLC5, SLC, and ControlLogix
• Experience with HMI platforms such as FactoryTalk and Ignition preferred
• Strong programming skills in Python, C, SQL, Java, and CSS
• Strong database design and management experience with MS SQL Server
• Strong understanding of networking and network security best practices
• Experience with VMware Workstation and ESXi virtualization platforms
• Knowledge of VLANs, spanning tree, IP routing, and Layer 2/3 networking concepts
• Familiarity with OPC-UA, MQTT, and Kepware preferred
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical environments