Manufacturing IT Systems & Software Engineer

Wabtec • Maxton, NC

2d • $68,900 - $98,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing IT Systems & Software Engineer develops and supports custom solutions for a manufacturing environment using a variety of programming languages and systems, including Bash, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Xcode, SQL, Rockwell ladder logic, and Inductive Automation’s Ignition language set. The role works with factory-floor employees, engineers, and other staff, regularly engaging the workforce for direction, expectations, and feedback.

The position supports and improves manufacturing applications, datacenter assets and architecture, backup systems, factory PLC integrations, MariaDB database servers, network infrastructure, and disaster-recovery methods. It also provides support for physical and virtual Linux and Windows servers and portable devices, including iOS-based platforms. Daily on-site attendance is required, and travel is less than 5%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Working knowledge of Linux, MacOS, and Windows required.
• Willingness to adapt, change tasks, and self-manage within a small, nimble team required.
• Daily on-site attendance required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; 2+ years of programming and Linux systems experience will be strongly considered.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems is highly desirable.
• Exposure to and experience with MariaDB/MySQL are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications using Bash, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Xcode, SQL, Rockwell ladder logic, and Inductive Automation’s Ignition language set.
• Interface regularly with the workforce to obtain direction, clarify expectations, and gather feedback.
• Support, maintain, and improve manufacturing applications.
• Support, maintain, and improve manufacturing datacenter assets and architecture, including power systems, LAN, WLAN, Proxmox virtualization hosts, standalone servers, and NAS using ZFS and Ceph.
• Support multi-level backup servers that leverage Linux and in-house software.
• Maintain integration between the manufacturing datacenter and factory PLC assets.
• Support MariaDB database servers.
• Maintain WLAN and network wiring and monitoring for manufacturing assets.
• Develop and periodically test disaster-recovery methodologies for manufacturing connectivity.
• Document processes and assets.
• Analyze and resolve hardware and software problems.
• Support and maintain physical and virtual Linux and Windows servers.
• Support and maintain portable devices, including iOS-based platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available; details are provided at mywabtecbenefits.com.
• Annual bonus may be offered if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED