Manufacturing IT Systems & Software Engineer

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

The Friction Product Line designs and manufactures high-friction and low-friction composition, sintered brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. You will be working with factory floor employees, engineers, and other staff.

How will you make a difference?

The Manufacturing IT Systems & Software Engineer assists in providing custom solutions for the manufacturing environment using a variety of systems and common languages, including Bash, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Xcode, sql, and other languages such as Rockwell’s ladder logic and Inductive Automation’s language set for Ignition.

What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but 2+ years of experience in programming and Linux systems will be strongly considered

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required

• Proficiency in Linux operating systems is highly desirable, and a working knowledge of Linux, MacOS, and Windows are required

• Exposure to and experience with MariaDB/MySQL are highly desirable

• Willingness to adapt, change tasks, and self-manage within a small and nimble team are required What will your typical day look like?

• Develop applications utilizing languages including Bash, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Xcode, SQL, and other languages such as Rockwell’s ladder logic and Inductive Automation’s language set for Ignition

• Regularly interfacing with clients (our workforce) for direction, expectations, and feedback

• Support, Maintain, and improve:

• Various applications built in languages including Bash, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Xcode, SQL, and other languages such as Rockwell’s ladder logic and Inductive Automation’s language set for Ignition

• Manufacturing Datacenter assets and architecture, which include, but are not limited to power systems, LAN, WLAN, Proxmox virtualization hosts, standalone servers, NAS utilizing ZFS and Ceph

• Multi-level Backup servers leveraging Linux and in-house software

• Integration between MFG Datacenter and the PLC assets of the factory

• MariaDB database servers

• WLAN and Network wiring and monitoring for manufacturing assets

• DR methodologies for MFG connectivity, including periodic testing

• Documentation for all processes and assets

• Provide analysis and resolution for hardware & software problems.

• Support and Maintain:

• Various physical and virtual Linux and Windows servers

• Various portable devices, including iOS-based platforms

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Daily on-site attendance is required. What about the physical demands of the job?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

• Regularly lift a minimum of twenty pounds (20lbs)
• Occasionally working in extreme heat and cold weather
• Occasionally assisting with ethernet wiring, touch screen installation, and general computing systems installation
• Occasional stand, walk, bend, crouch, push and pull
• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles.

**Travel will be