Manufacturing IT Systems & Software Engineer

Wabtec • Maxton, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing IT Systems & Software Engineer develops and supports custom solutions for the manufacturing environment, using programming languages and platforms such as Bash, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Xcode, SQL, Rockwell ladder logic, and Inductive Automation Ignition. The role works with factory-floor employees, engineers, and other staff, regularly gathering direction, expectations, and feedback from the workforce.

The position also supports, maintains, and improves manufacturing datacenter infrastructure, applications, servers, databases, network systems, backup and disaster-recovery capabilities, and integrations with factory PLC assets. It includes resolving hardware and software problems, maintaining documentation, and supporting physical and virtual systems and portable devices. 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.
• Regularly lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with 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 highly desirable.
• Exposure to and experience with MariaDB/MySQL highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications using Bash, PHP, Python, JavaScript, Xcode, SQL, Rockwell ladder logic, and Inductive Automation Ignition languages.
• Interface regularly with workforce clients to gather direction, expectations, and feedback.
• Support, maintain, and improve manufacturing applications.
• Support, maintain, and improve manufacturing datacenter assets and architecture, including power systems, LAN and WLAN, Proxmox virtualization hosts, standalone servers, and NAS using ZFS and Ceph.
• Maintain multi-level backup servers using Linux and in-house software.
• Maintain integration between the manufacturing datacenter and factory PLC assets.
• Support and maintain MariaDB database servers.
• Support WLAN and network wiring and monitoring for manufacturing assets.
• Maintain 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 and portable devices, including iOS-based platforms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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