Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer

Expected compensation: 84.94 USD per hour

About the role

HireArt is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company find a Manufacturing Systems Integration Contract Engineer to support manufacturing automation systems across production facilities. In this role, you’ll work closely with manufacturing and process engineers to troubleshoot production issues, improve automation systems, and develop new manufacturing capabilities. You’ll play a hands-on role supporting plant floor operations while helping enhance the controls, SCADA, and manufacturing systems that keep production running efficiently. The ideal candidate is a hands-on automation engineer with strong PLC experience, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to bridge software development with real-world manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation, controls, and manufacturing system issues impacting production operations.
• Review, debug, and modify PLC code to identify root causes and restore production line functionality.
• Develop and implement new PLC capabilities, station functionality, sensor integrations, and automation improvements.
• Build, maintain, and enhance Ignition SCADA applications that support manufacturing operators and supervisors.
• Configure and customize Ignition projects based on evolving production and operational requirements.
• Partner closely with manufacturing and process engineers to improve equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support integrations between PLCs, SCADA systems, manufacturing software, and plant-floor equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical support for controls hardware, sensors, automation equipment, and production systems.
• Assist with industrial networking, system connectivity, and basic IT-related troubleshooting as needed.
• Support onsite manufacturing operations and system integration activities across Bay Area facilities.
• Travel domestically as needed to support manufacturing operations and integration activities.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs, preferably S7 and TIA Portal environments
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation systems in a production environment
• Experience developing or supporting Ignition SCADA applications
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to read, analyze, and debug PLC code
• Experience working directly with manufacturing equipment, controls hardware, sensors, and automation systems
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols, PLC-to-SCADA integrations, and plant-floor automation architectures
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work onsite five days per week in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel domestically as needed
• This role will require safety boots that conform to ASTM F2412 / F2413 requirements

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs
• Experience with Ignition Vision and Perspective modules
• Familiarity with OPC UA, Kepware, and SCADA integration architectures
• Experience wiring sensors, troubleshooting controls hardware, or supporting industrial equipment
• Knowledge of industrial networking concepts and manufacturing system connectivity
• Experience with SAP ME/MII integrations
• Experience with web service integrations
• Experience supporting automotive manufacturing or high-volume production environments

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Schedule

This is a full-time, ongoing contract position. It will be onsite five days per week in Fremont, CA.