Systems Engineer

K and K Technical Group, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of engineering, software engineering, systems engineering, or application support experience.
  • Proficient in Windows Server (2016 or newer) and Windows 10/11.
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and networking fundamentals.
  • 2+ years in project coordination or management roles.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain manufacturing application systems across multiple facilities.
  • Troubleshoot application, server, and PC issues effectively.
  • Deploy quarterly software upgrades and validate system functionality post-deployment.
  • Perform Windows Server patching and validation tasks regularly.
  • Support cybersecurity and IT compliance initiatives to ensure system security.
  • Administer and manage Windows Server environments and SQL databases.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams in North America and Japan on system improvements.

Benefits

  • Participation in weekend support during scheduled maintenance activities.
Full Job Description
Systems Engineer


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.

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