Senior Systems Integration Engineer

About the role

MxD is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Systems Integration Engineer Associate to join our team. You will help demonstrate state-of-the-art digital technologies for use in America’s factories, participate in cutting-edge projects, and communicate the future state of digital manufacturing to MxD members and partners. You will report to the Sr. Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate in digital modernization assessments across the Organic Industrial Base (OIB) facilities
• Provide technical guidance and real-time feedback to OIB stakeholders
• Translate stakeholder needs into scoped modernization initiatives
• Align with Gov Engagement on grant and proposal opportunities
• Write technical deliverables for project documentation
• Align solutions to opportunities and use cases
• Interface with plant leaders, operators, and military officers
• Ensure identified solutions are implemented and sustained
• Represent MxD at industry forums and events
• Utilize industry and members in providing and implementing solutions
• Lead tours of the MxD factory floor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Systems Engineering or equivalent relevant experience or education
• Must be local to the Chicagoland area and on-site at the MxD facility most of the time, with some hybrid flexibility
• 4 years of progressive experience in manufacturing systems integration (preferred)
• Proven experience with digital manufacturing technologies
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interface with executive levels of MxD and commercial/academic partners
• Hands-on, team-oriented, and committed to advancing manufacturing technologies
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience excelling in fast-paced, high-energy environments
• Strong risk assessment, problem-solving, and corrective action capabilities
• Knowledge of manufacturing integration standards (e.g., ISA-95, ISA-88)
• Experience with scripting or programming languages for automation and data integration
• Ability and willingness to travel to OIB and partner facilities at least 30% of the time

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Unlimited paid time off

Pay

$85,396 – $119,554 USD