Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to design, implement, and sustain integrated manufacturing systems that seamlessly connect operational technology with enterprise business platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with SCADA/HMI systems, PLM tools, and ERP integrations to improve manufacturing performance, data flow, and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement integrated manufacturing systems that connect shop-floor operations to enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, integration plans, and technical roadmaps.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate MES with business applications and enterprise data systems.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve system interfaces, data pipelines, and communication protocols.

Ignition Platform Development:

• Develop and maintain SCADA/HMI applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform.
• Configure and manage Ignition modules, including Vision, Perspective, and SQL Bridge.
• Build real-time dashboards, reports, and data-visualization solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Implement OPC-UA connectivity and database integrations within the Ignition environment.
• Develop custom scripting and automation solutions using Python within Ignition.

Siemens Teamcenter Integration:

• Configure and customize the Siemens Teamcenter PLM system to support manufacturing and production requirements.
• Develop and maintain integrations between Teamcenter and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Manage product-data workflows, engineering change processes, and revision control within Teamcenter.
• Create custom reports, analytics, and data extracts from Teamcenter to support operations and engineering teams.
• Support CAD integrations, document management workflows, and lifecycle management activities.

SAP S/4HANA Integration:

• Design and implement integrations between manufacturing systems and SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure and support SAP PP (Production Planning) and MM (Materials Management) modules for manufacturing operations.
• Develop APIs and middleware solutions for real-time data exchange with SAP.
• Support manufacturing order management, material movements, and inventory synchronization.
• Create custom ABAP programs and leverage SAP integration technologies (PI/PO, CPI) to enable seamless system connectivity.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with IT, Operations, and Engineering teams on system requirements
• Provide technical support and training to end users
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and manufacturing regulations
• Participate in system upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities

What You Need:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 3 - 5 plus years of experience in manufacturing systems integration
• 3+ years experience with Ignition platform development and administration
• 2+ years experience with Siemens Teamcenter configuration and integration
• 2+ years experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly PP/MM modules
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
• Experience with databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL)
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or ABAP