Software Engineer - Digital Manufacturing

As part of the IT Digital Manufacturing team, the IT Software Engineer, Digital Manufacturing will help serve projects relating to Production, Quality, and Maintenance within our 70+ manufacturing sites throughout North America.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Industrial Applications, the Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable solutions on the backbone of Ignition and its integrated MES system, Sepasoft.

This role contributes to CertainTeed’s digitization and digital transformation of all processes across CertainTeed’s diverse product lines.

This role will be mentored and grow into an engineering expert within the systems and functions relating to MES, Scada, PLC, Sensors, Historians, and Data Tagging, and have a heavy emphasis on the Ignition platform.

What will you do?

Software Development : Programming and troubleshooting of SCADA and MES solutions

• Design, develop, deliver, and evolve MES HMI and Mobility solutions
• Advocate for high-quality Ignition / Sepasoft practices, standards and leading by example
• Participate in rotating on-call shifts and on-the-floor Production Operation support to ensure rapid problem-solving and efficient operations in a 24 / 7 factory environment
• Collaborate with a diverse team across Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Controls, Product, and other related teams
• SCADA System Design : Develop and design SCADA systems using the Ignition platform to meet project requirements through a standardized approach
• Collaborate with internal and business project teams to understand system specifications and design user-friendly HMI interfaces
• Write and troubleshoot scripts, SQL queries, and logic to integrate data sources, SAP, and automated processes
• Integration and Networking : Integrate SCADA systems with various industrial devices, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), and other process control systems
• Troubleshoot and optimize communication protocols to ensure seamless data exchange
• System Maintenance : Perform routine maintenance and updates to SCADA systems to ensure optimal performance and adhesion to cyber security requirements
• Identify and address system issues promptly, minimizing downtime and disruptions to plant operations
• Documentation : Create comprehensive documentation for SCADA system designs, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures
• Keep documentation up to date through version control with system changes, updates, and improvements
• Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, electrical and automation engineers, and operators, to deliver successful SCADA projects
• Provide training and support to end-users as needed.

Business Process Expertise and Best Practices

• Design business process and document system integration points
• Develop and / or support the creation of presentations that deliver succinct / concise recommendations to management teams
• Promotes process optimization in processes and tools. Initiates and provides ad hoc training on new tools relating to engineering

What do you bring?

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field OR relevant experience in the required field.
• 5+ years’ experience with Ignition including experience with design, development, and support
• 5+ years' experience with Python Scripting at an expert level
• 5+ years’ experience in Sepasoft, SQL, java programming, C programming
• Plant Infrastructure understanding along with the Flow of Machine Data
• Manufacturing SCADA or other PLC related systems exposure
• Understanding of MES applications
• Strong business process expertise in Manufacturing, Quality, and Plant Maintenance
• Strong IT security understanding.
• Strong judgment, standards of excellence, and exceptional analytical ability.
• Ability to work independently and across multiple distinctive teams

What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs.

Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to :

• Excellent healthcare options : Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance : Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security : Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement : Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options : Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot : Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell : Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years.

Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed.

Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.