Systems Engineer

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About the Role

Systems Engineer to support mission-critical manufacturing applications used across eight North American manufacturing facilities. This position focuses on maintaining system uptime, troubleshooting applications, supporting Windows server infrastructure, validating software upgrades, and ensuring manufacturing systems remain secure and reliable.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Windows Server administration, SQL databases, networking, and software/application support within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain manufacturing application systems across multiple North American facilities.
• Troubleshoot application, server, and PC issues.
• Deploy quarterly software upgrades and validate system functionality.
• Perform Windows Server patching and validation.
• Support cybersecurity, access control, and IT compliance initiatives.
• Administer Windows Server environments and SQL databases.
• Support system architecture, networking, and infrastructure improvements.
• Manage application testing, traceability, and validation activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, IT, and manufacturing teams in North America and Japan.
• Support project planning, procurement, implementation, and progress tracking.
• Participate in weekend support during scheduled maintenance activities.
• Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or application support experience.
• Experience with:
  • Windows Server (2016 or newer)
  • Windows 10/11
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Networking fundamentals
  • IT infrastructure and system administration
• Knowledge of:
  • Network architecture
  • Cybersecurity
  • Active Directory / account management
  • Server administration
• 2+ years of project coordination or project management experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial systems.
• Knowledge of:
  • PLC I/O
  • Ethernet/IP
  • ControlNet
  • DeviceNet
  • FL-net
• Experience with .NET technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications in manufacturing environments.