Digital Systems Integrator - SATX

JCB North America•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Systems Engineer will support the development, integration, and delivery of Industry 4.0 technologies for JCB’s new digital manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. This role plays a critical part in building smart, connected, and data-driven manufacturing capabilities by designing and maintaining cyber-physical systems, IT/OT architecture, and digital infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Hands-on experience with Industry 4.0 technologies (MES, SCADA, IIoT, industrial networking)
Experience working with PLC/SCADA systems and enterprise platforms (ERP/MES)
Understanding of IT/OT integration and cyber-physical systems
Strong collaboration skills in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, Siemens Opcenter, Azure, or AWS
Familiarity with OPC-UA, API integrations, and data architecture
Experience supporting AI/ML applications in manufacturing (predictive maintenance, quality, optimization)
Knowledge of digital twin and digital thread frameworks
Experience with cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443 or NIST

Responsibilities

Design and architect integrated manufacturing systems enabling real-time data flow between machines, PLCs, SCADA, MES/ERP systems, and cloud platforms
Integrate sub-assembly areas, production lines, warehouses, and logistics operations using Industry 4.0 frameworks
Develop and maintain digital thread and digital twin models across product and manufacturing lifecycles
Support and shape multi-year digital manufacturing roadmaps and technology priorities
Capture business requirements and develop high-level solution designs and business cases
Ensure alignment of initiatives with corporate strategy and successful project delivery
Manage third-party suppliers to ensure quality delivery and value to JCB
Support deployment of industrial networking, IIoT platforms, edge computing, and secure data architectures
Enable real-time monitoring, dashboards, and predictive analytics across the factory
Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate sensors, HMIs, controllers, AGVs/AMRs, and connected systems
Ensure systems comply with cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, NIST) and data governance practices
Support pilot projects, vendor evaluations, and emerging Industry 4.0 technology initiatives
Other duties as assigned