Manufacturing Network Systems Engineer (Battery Production)Location: Liberty, NC
Work Setting: 100% Onsite
Travel: Up to 20% (Domestic with potential for future international travel)
Overtime: Approximately 20%
Interview Process: One 60-minute STAR-format interview via Microsoft Teams
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced
Manufacturing Network Systems Engineer to support the implementation and integration of shop floor manufacturing network systems within a state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facility. This role bridges manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, and industrial IT by connecting production equipment, PLCs, SCADA, MES, and enterprise manufacturing systems.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience configuring industrial networks, integrating manufacturing equipment, supporting SCADA and MES environments, and troubleshooting PLC communications within an automated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities- Support implementation and integration of manufacturing network systems across battery production operations.
- Configure manufacturing equipment PLCs for network connectivity using industrial communication protocols.
- Support Manufacturing Execution System (MES), SCADA, Andon, and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) system integration.
- Configure and troubleshoot industrial network communications utilizing Ethernet/IP, Ethernet TCP, OPC-UA, CC-Link, and SLMP protocols.
- Program, troubleshoot, and modify PLC logic to support manufacturing connectivity and production requirements.
- Develop and maintain SQL and Oracle databases supporting manufacturing systems.
- Configure and maintain Cisco-based industrial machine networks.
- Develop Ignition-based Andon visualization screens and manufacturing dashboards.
- Support equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, production trials, and manufacturing launch activities.
- Participate in vendor equipment FATs, installation verification, startup, and production readiness activities.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing network and production issues.
- Create and maintain detailed project schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking.
- Collaborate with engineering, construction, IT, vendors, and international project teams throughout implementation.
- Support production handover activities and ongoing manufacturing system improvements.
- Participate in clean room manufacturing activities as required.
- Prepare technical reports and provide project status updates to engineering leadership.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering or industrial automation experience.
- Experience programming, troubleshooting, and modifying PLCs.
- Experience with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP and TCP/IP.
- Working knowledge of SQL, Oracle, or similar relational databases.
- Experience configuring and maintaining Cisco industrial networks.
- Experience developing or supporting Ignition SCADA applications and Andon visualization systems.
- Experience supporting capital equipment installation, commissioning, and manufacturing launches.
- Project management experience supporting capital projects exceeding $500K.
- Experience creating and maintaining detailed project schedules.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and equipment layouts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
- Ability to travel up to 20% domestically with occasional future international travel.
- Ability to support weekends, holidays, and plant shutdown periods as project schedules require.
Preferred Qualifications- Mitsubishi PLC programming experience.
- Experience implementing or supporting SCADA systems.
- Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience.
- Experience with Kepware or similar industrial data integration software.
- Experience with OPC-UA, CC-Link, and SLMP communication protocols.
- Battery manufacturing or automotive manufacturing experience.
- Experience integrating shop floor equipment with enterprise manufacturing systems.
Preferred Technical Skills- PLC Programming (Mitsubishi preferred)
- Industrial Ethernet Networks
- Ethernet/IP
- Ethernet TCP
- OPC-UA
- CC-Link
- SLMP
- Ignition SCADA
- MES
- Andon Systems
- SQL
- Oracle
- Cisco Networking
- Kepware
- AutoCAD
- Manufacturing Network Integration
- Industrial Automation
- Capital Project Execution
- Equipment Commissioning
- Root Cause Analysis
What We're Looking ForWe're looking for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing connectivity challenges. The ideal candidate combines strong PLC and industrial networking experience with manufacturing project execution, allowing them to successfully integrate production equipment, manufacturing software, and enterprise systems while supporting new production line launches.
