Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Title: Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Location: Greenwood, SC
Industry: Pharmaceutical
Hours: On-site 100%, M-F, 8am-5pm, on call as needed
Salary: Competitive industry compensation package (eligibility for annual bonus, 401k, health/dental/vision). Relocation assistance provided for the right candidate.
Employment Type: Direct hire


Environment
Our client is a global leader in capsule manufacturing and oral dosage delivery solutions for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. The company develops innovative gelatin and plant-based capsules, encapsulation technologies, and health ingredient solutions that support the delivery of prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and dietary supplements worldwide.

As a Manufacturing Systems Engineer, you will design, implement, and support advanced manufacturing IT/OT systems that enable safe, compliant, and highly automated operations. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact locally while collaborating with global teams on critical digital manufacturing initiatives.
Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement, and support manufacturing IT/OT systems across their entire lifecycle, from concept through sustained operation.
• Support and enhance systems such as RTLS, RFID, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), vision inspection systems, supervisory control platforms, and custom reporting solutions.
• Collaborate with plant engineering, global controls engineering, global MES, and IT infrastructure teams to ensure reliable 24/7 manufacturing system performance.
• Develop system specifications, interfaces, troubleshooting guidelines, and technical documentation in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Support system testing, validation (GAMP), training documentation, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate and manage external vendors and system integrators when required.
• Act as the site liaison to global teams, ensuring alignment, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Advanced experience (typically 5 10 years) working with manufacturing systems in food processing, pharmaceutical, or closely related regulated industries.
• Strong programming skills using high level languages such as C#, C/C++, Python, or similar.
• Experience with control system platforms (PLC/HMI/SCADA); Siemens and GE iFix experience are advantageous.
• Hands on experience with manufacturing operations systems such as MES, warehouse management systems, and system integrations.
• Proficiency working with SQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL) and data driven reporting.
• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements, model processes, and collaborate effectively across cross functional and global teams.
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required.

EOE/ADA