Manufacturing Systems Engineer I
Phoenix ContactMiddletown, PA
Full Time
Posted October 5, 2026
$70k - $85k· Est.
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- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 6, 2026
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Job Description
The Manufacturing Systems Engineer I is an entry-level professional responsible for supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of digital manufacturing systems that connect production operations, industrial equipment, and enterprise platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the configuration, maintenance, and support of digital manufacturing systems connecting production equipment and enterprise platforms.
- Support the implementation and sustainment of IIoT, MES, SCADA, and plant-level data collection systems under the direction of senior engineers.
- Monitor manufacturing system performance and report identified issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing systems, data connectivity issues, and production-related system concerns.
- Support data collection, validation, and reporting activities to improve operational visibility and performance measurement.
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations using approved reporting tools.
- Help maintain system documentation, including configurations, standard operating procedures, data structures, and work instructions.
- Participate in testing, validation, and deployment activities for manufacturing system enhancements and process improvements.
- Support cross-functional teams in manufacturing, engineering, quality, IT, and supply chain initiatives involving manufacturing systems.
- Assist with root cause investigations and corrective action activities related to system and process performance issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on system reliability, process efficiency, and data quality.
- Learn and apply industry standards, best practices, and company procedures related to digital manufacturing technologies.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support manufacturing system operation and improvement efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- 0-2 years of related experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, information systems, or a technical environment preferred.
- Internship, co-op, project, or academic experience supporting manufacturing operations, automation, or digital technologies preferred.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes, production operations, and continuous improvement principles.
- Exposure to manufacturing systems, industrial automation, MES, SCADA, IIoT, or related technologies preferred.
- Familiarity with data analysis, reporting tools, and basic database concepts.
- Basic knowledge of SQL, data analysis tools, or programming/scripting languages such as Python preferred.
- Exposure to industrial communication technologies and manufacturing data environments is beneficial.
- Ability to troubleshoot routine issues and seek guidance when appropriate.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Benefits & Perks
- Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more!
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