Senior Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Plant Floor Systems

General Motors (GM)

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Austin, TXWarren, MI
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 20 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Senior Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Plant Floor Systems

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The Sr. Systems Engineer - Manufacturing Plant Floor Systems joins the Manufacturing Plant Floor Systems team to lead the deployment, modernization, and support of global manufacturing software applications. This role involves deconstructing existing deployment processes to create AI-centric, repeatable workflows while building full-stack application environments. Key responsibilities include gathering requirements from plants, configuring applications for specific needs, and developing automation for repeatable deployment activities. The engineer will implement AI/ML capabilities, such as generative AI for PLC and SCADA script generation and predictive maintenance analytics. Required technical skills include .NET/C#, Python, SQL Server, and experience with GE Digital CIMPLICITY, OPC UA/DA, and Kepware. The role solves the challenge of integrating industrial PLCs and robots with shop-floor IT infrastructure to ensure operational stability and data continuity.

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AI ML Generative AI Python C# .NET SQL PostgreSQL Oracle SCADA OPC UA/DA PLC MES Kepware CI/CD Infrastructure-as-Code Linux Windows Server Tomcat IIS GitHub JIRA SonarQube Artifactory ServiceNow Confluence Cursor

What you'll do

Deploy, configure, and maintain control-room and plant-floor software on shop-floor IT infrastructure.
Deconstruct existing deployment processes to create AI-centric, repeatable, and scalable workflows.
Design and implement AI/ML capabilities including generative AI for PLC/SCADA script generation and predictive maintenance.
Develop automation for repeatable deployment activities using scripting, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code.
Support GE Digital CIMPLICITY, OPC UA/DA, and PLC-to-MES data integrations.
Monitor application uptime, data quality, and AI solution effectiveness while remediating reliability issues.
Maintain technical documentation for production installations, deployment procedures, and AI model behaviors.
Coordinate testing with upstream and downstream plant software to validate data continuity and operational behavior.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience integrating applications with industrial PLCs, robots, or other automation equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience deploying and maintaining control-room or manufacturing applications on shop-floor IT infrastructure.
Experience designing, integrating, or operationalizing AI/ML solutions, including generative AI, LLMs, and predictive maintenance models.
Strong .NET/C# development skills and strong Python or PowerShell scripting skills for deployment and test automation.
Experience with industrial protocols, Kepware, Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Tomcat, IIS, Linux, and Windows Server.
Experience with Agile teams, IT enterprise security concepts, and tools like GitHub, JIRA, and Artifactory.
Deep experience with GE Digital CIMPLICITY (SCADA), OPC UA/DA, and PLC-to-MES data integration (preferred).

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