Digital Systems Engineer

About the Role The Digital Systems Engineer will configure, maintain, and continually improve Astra's Odoo 17 ERP and ION MES platforms, while driving adoption and practical use of AI tools (Claude, Copilot) across the business. You’ll sit at the intersection of manufacturing operations, enterprise systems, and emerging technology, translating operational needs into reliable, well-documented digital solutions. What You'll Do

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Odoo 17 and ION MES, covering day-to-day operations, data integrity, and system updates.
• Monitor system performance and implement process improvements through structured process mapping and root-cause analysis.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Shop Floor teams to ensure full and accurate ERP/MES utilization.
• Partner with IT to maintain clean integration between ERP/MES and other enterprise applications.
• Analyze ION production data to surface bottlenecks, surface actionable metrics, and propose targeted flow improvements.
• Build and maintain SOPs to standardize workflows and reinforce quality control.
• Develop and deliver user training; provide responsive technical support and capture feedback for continuous improvement.
• Design and maintain custom reports and dashboards covering production efficiency, quality, and delivery KPIs.
• Contribute to ERP/MES implementation projects — requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
• Champion practical AI platform adoption across teams — identifying high-value use cases, building internal guides, and supporting rollout.
• Evaluate and pilot new AI tools relevant to manufacturing operations and enterprise workflows, with recommendations for broader rollout.
• Develop prompt libraries, workflow templates, and best-practice documentation to help teams achieve consistent, reliable AI results. What We're Looking For
• BS in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years hands-on ERP and/or MES experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on Odoo 17 experience — configuration, modules, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory, and quality workflows.
• Working knowledge of AI productivity platforms (Claude, Copilot, or similar).
• Clear communicator comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams.
• Skills & Tools: Odoo 17, ION MES, SQL, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, AI Enablement, Prompt Engineering, ERP Configuration, Production Scheduling, KPI Dashboards, SOP Development, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-Functional Support, User Training, Systems Integration, Prompt Libraries, AI Workflow Documentation. Nice to Have
• Experience with ION MES or similar shop floor systems.
• SQL proficiency for custom queries and reporting.
• Experience building prompt libraries or AI workflow documentation.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods.
• Exposure to MES/shop floor equipment integrations and data collection. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: $92,248 - $120,000 USD per year.
• Equity potential, health, vision, dental, and 401K benefits.
• Lunch provided with snacks and drinks available.
• Astra is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for disabilities as needed.