Junior Tulip Platform Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain production Tulip applications for manufacturing execution, work instruction delivery, quality inspection, and operational data collection.
• Aid in developing and maintaining connector integrations (HTTP, MQTT, OPC-UA via Kepware, database) for real-time data exchange with shop-floor equipment and enterprise systems (NetSuite, Windchill, Boomi/Celigo, BarTender).
• Follow and help uphold established platform standards — naming conventions, connector patterns, table schemas, and app versioning — as directed by senior team members.
• Participate in peer reviews as both reviewer and reviewee; actively incorporate feedback to accelerate learning and improve code quality.
• Support Tulip Tables schema work for manufacturing workflows under senior guidance, including record lifecycle basics, data integrity, and integration touchpoints.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure Tulip solutions meet traceability and documentation expectations.
• Work effectively with onshore and offshore external resources on assigned development tasks, testing, and adherence to platform standards, escalating blockers appropriately.
• Assist with platform administration tasks including workspace configuration, connector health monitoring, and environment promotion (Dev / QA / Prod).
• Continuously develop technical skills through structured mentorship, documentation, Tulip University coursework, and hands-on delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 0–2 years of professional software development, systems, or manufacturing IT experience; internships, co-ops, or relevant academic projects will be considered.
• Working knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python or JavaScript) and foundational SQL skills.
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and general integration concepts.
• Strong interest in manufacturing systems, MES platforms, and shop-floor digitalization; eagerness to develop deep expertise in Tulip.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to ask good questions, document work clearly, and give and receive constructive feedback.
• Collaborative working style with a demonstrated ability to work well in team environments and across cultural and time-zone boundaries.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on exposure to Tulip (coursework, personal projects, Tulip University certifications, or prior internship/co-op experience).
• Familiarity with ISA-95 manufacturing data hierarchy or OT connectivity concepts (Kepware, OPC-UA, MQTT).
• Exposure to ERP, PLM, or MES systems in an academic or professional setting.
• Background or interest in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Awareness of CMMC 2.0 / NIST 800-171 concepts as they apply to operational technology.
• Familiarity with Power BI or equivalent analytics tools.