Digital Systems Integrator - SATX

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products, including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

As a family-owned business, JCB is accountable to its customers—not shareholders—enabling a focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows continuous development of advanced technologies integrated into equipment designed for the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

About the role

The Digital Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, and delivery of Industry 4.0 technologies for JCB’s new digital manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. This role plays a critical part in building smart, connected, and data-driven manufacturing capabilities by designing and maintaining cyber-physical systems, IT/OT architecture, and digital infrastructure.

Full-time, exempt position located at 13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX 78224.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect integrated manufacturing systems enabling real-time data flow between machines, PLCs, SCADA, MES/ERP systems, and cloud platforms
• Integrate sub-assembly areas, production lines, warehouses, and logistics operations using Industry 4.0 frameworks
• Develop and maintain digital thread and digital twin models across product and manufacturing lifecycles
• Support and shape multi-year digital manufacturing roadmaps and technology priorities
• Capture business requirements and develop high-level solution designs and business cases
• Ensure alignment of initiatives with corporate strategy and successful project delivery
• Manage third-party suppliers to ensure quality delivery and value to JCB
• Support deployment of industrial networking, IIoT platforms, edge computing, and secure data architectures
• Enable real-time monitoring, dashboards, and predictive analytics across the factory
• Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate sensors, HMIs, controllers, AGVs/AMRs, and connected systems
• Ensure systems comply with cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, NIST) and data governance practices
• Support pilot projects, vendor evaluations, and emerging Industry 4.0 technology initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with Industry 4.0 technologies (MES, SCADA, IIoT, industrial networking)
• Experience working with PLC/SCADA systems and enterprise platforms (ERP/MES)
• Understanding of IT/OT integration and cyber-physical systems
• Strong collaboration skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
• Must pass drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests as required by applicable law

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, Siemens Opcenter, Azure, or AWS
• Familiarity with OPC-UA, API integrations, and data architecture
• Experience supporting AI/ML applications in manufacturing (predictive maintenance, quality, optimization)
• Knowledge of digital twin and digital thread frameworks
• Experience with cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 or NIST

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently
• Collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise
• Ability to understand processes (system and non-system), troubleshoot, develop, and recommend solutions
• Self-motivated team player who enjoys working in a dynamic environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Job Conditions

• Both office environment and occasional manufacturing/factory environment
• Subject to noise and temperature changes

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Regularly required to remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand, move, and/or walk
• Frequently required to move and/or transport up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus