Title: Systems Engineer
Location: Georgetown, KY 40324
Duration: 09 months   
 
Interviews: In-person
 
Travel: 30%, Domestic (IN, TX) & International (Canada, Mexico & Japan), trainings only
 

• An ideal candidate will work with the Electronics team and primarily support VECS (Vehicle Electric Check System).

 
Skillset:

• MS Windows operating environments (Server 2016+, Office).
• Knowledge of PYTHON & C++
• Automotive industry candidate preferred, Food industry or manufacturing industry would work too.

 
Overview:

• Remotely lead, support and coordinate mission-critical VECS application system architecture & infrastructure sustainment activities to ensure operability at eight North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCS). 

Responsibilities include:

• Testing and deployment of application quarterly version upgrades as provided by software vendor.
• Performing quarterly server patching validation activities
• Troubleshooting/application support for planned and emergent events
• Ensuring IT compliance (cyber security,  access control, obsolete)
• Support TVECS and connected-system changepoint activity

 
Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

 
Requirements:

• Working knowledge of MS Windows operating environment (server 2016+, Windows 10+)
• Understanding of information technology networking, architecture, security, account management, policy and webpage design.
• Experience with PLC I/O and data networks such as Allen Bradley, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Ethernet/IP, FLNET
• Ability to work cross functionally with local (North America) and overseas (Japan) manufacturing engineering teams and IT groups (network, firewall, security, account management)
• Ability to work weekends to support application management activities
• Position related experience in Engineering/Software Engineering – 3+ years
• Project management experience in building plan, procurement service, scope control, and progress monitor– 2+ years
• Knowledge of MS Windows operating environments (Server 2016+, Office) and SQL database
• Experience with PLC IO and Data networks (ControlNet, Device Net, Ethernet/IP, FLNET), and webpage design
• Strong interpersonal skills, works well with team environment, and can build consensus.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively explain with multiple levels within the organization
• Strong organizational skill and ability to self-manage
• Ability to visualize problems & solutions, work activity and project plans

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 52.29/hr.