Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 6 Months
Pay Range: $75–$78/hr
Start Date: July 14
Location: Onsite in Fremont, CA (with potential travel to Hayward or Foster City)
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to join our client, a leader in the automotive manufacturing sector. This 6-month engagement focuses on supporting manufacturing line requirements through the design, development, and implementation of robust automation and SCADA systems. This is a hands-on, onsite role for a self-motivated professional who can troubleshoot complex production issues and collaborate effectively with cross-functional manufacturing engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Implementation: Work closely with manufacturing engineers to design and implement Ignition-based systems to support manufacturing line requirements.
- Software Development: Develop and implement software programs for automation systems and equipment; create engineering tools to support production activities.
- Production Support: Provide on-site, in-person support for manufacturing production lines to resolve system-related issues.
- Integration:
- Integrate Ignition systems with PLCs using Kepware through OPC UA servers.
- Manage integration between the Ignition system and SAP ME/Mii systems.
- Execute web service calls as required.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
- SCADA Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in SCADA system usage in a manufacturing environment (requirements analysis, design definition, software development, and solutions implementation).
- Ignition Platform: 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing SCADA systems with in-depth proficiency in the Inductive Automation Ignition software platform, including strong programming skills in both Vision and Perspective modules.
- Programming Proficiency: Strong software programming skills in high-level languages (e.g., Python, Java) and the ability to program complex database queries.
- Process Understanding: Proven ability to understand complex manufacturing processes and plant floor system architectures.
- Professional Attributes: Customer-focused, positive, self-motivated, and a team player. Must thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Experience in an automotive manufacturing production environment.
- Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols.
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