Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is seeking a Digital Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. As a Digital Manufacturing Engineer, you will be part of the industrial software engineering organization supporting complex discrete manufacturing operations at a heavy industrial US defense contractor. The ideal candidate will have hands-on industrial data integration experience, strong modern software development fundamentals, and the communication maturity to work independently on-site and translate operational needs into reliable digital solutions.

Job Title:Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Location:Remote 

Pay Range:58/hr w2

What's the Job?

• Design and develop responsive industrial web applications using Ignition Perspective, extending out-of-the-box components with JavaScript, CSS, and Python scripting.
• Integrate real-time and historical plant-floor data into scalable applications by connecting equipment and control systems using OPC, Kepware, tags, and historian data sources.
• Build modular, maintainable application architectures that support long-term scalability, reuse, and operational reliability.
• Work directly in the manufacturing environment during site visits to understand equipment workflows, determine required data, and translate needs into intuitive visualizations for end users.
• Implement robust error handling, logging, diagnostics, and technical documentation to meet performance, security, reliability, and compliance requirements.

What's Needed?

• Strong web UI development foundation: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, and modern UI patterns.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for application logic, automation, and Ignition-related extensions.
• Solid experience with SQL databases and relational data modeling, including designing efficient queries for operational use.
• Experience integrating external systems using REST APIs or web services.
• Hands-on industrial/OT data experience with SCADA/HMI concepts and live industrial data; experience configuring/troubleshooting OPC connections, tags, and historian data is required (Ignition, Kepware, and Canary experience preferred).

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to bridge OT systems and modern application development to deliver practical solutions used on the plant floor.
• Work on highly customized digital applications built on the Ignition platform for complex discrete manufacturing operations.
• Field- and customer-facing impact—collaborate with operators, trades, engineers, supervisors, and managers to shape what gets built.
• Build maintainable, scalable solutions with strong engineering practices, including documentation and diagnostics.
• Immediate start availability with a confidential, possible 3-month CTH engagement.

Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post | Confidential. Submit candidates under their legal name and use only Capgemini template. Role name: Digital Manufacturing Engineer. Work Location: USA (Remote). Start date: Immediate availability. Background check MANDATORY. Request ID: NYTMJ3.

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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