Sr. Manufacturing Applications Engineer-Contractor

Description

This position is ideal for senior level software engineer within the manufacturing industry to join the Global Manufacturing Applications team as a Sr. Manufacturing Applications Engineer, supporting the development and delivery of critical manufacturing enterprise and shop floor applications. Partnering with IT, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality and Operations teams, you’ll provide software engineering and shop floor manufacturing expertise to drive excellence in manufacturing applications development. This role is vital in ensuring continued operational excellence from Align’s manufacturing operations.

Role expectations

• Design and develop reliable, scalable and performant MES application and reporting solutions using Rockwell FTPC and other emerging technologies as needed.
• Support MES integrations with Level 4 and Level 1,2 systems, including labelling and quality systems, using Rockwell EIG and other event-driven approaches.
• Find opportunities for system and process improvement and share your ideas with the team.
• Troubleshoot complex multi-tiered and highly integrated software systems and perform root-cause analysis.
• Ensure that solution design and analysis work (particularly as specific solutions are created or upgraded in projects) is documented and stored in a common place.
• Maintain knowledge and demonstrate mastery of the technical specialism at the highest level and are fluent at articulating best practices.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of end-users, SMEs and other cross-functional team members on solutions.
• Coach other team members and share your experience and knowledge in all things related to manufacturing software development.
• Celebrate in your successes and those of your team members.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in MES software development & implementation with 3+ years of hands-on software development experience utilizing at least one COTS MES package like Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC), GE Proficy, Camstar, Apriso Flexnet, Werum or other custom packages.
• Skills: Understands multi-tiered and MVP software architectures, systems engineering, strong core Java and OO Design/Development skills, complex systems troubleshooting and escalation management, synchronous and asynchronous MES integrations using message brokers (e.g. AMQ, Kafka), leverage AI-based coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot)
• Communication: Great communication and mentoring skills desired.
• Teamwork: Ability to work onsite alongside a small team under an Agile sprint-based methodology.

Complementary skills

• BitBucket, GitHub, SQL, Python, Database Triggers
• Some formal teaching/tutoring experience (e.g. TA in college, tutoring), or training delivery is a big plus
• Presentation skills are a big plus

About Align Technology

Your growth and well-being:

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:

• Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
• Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
• Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
• Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.

Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

Discover Align:

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.