Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Saronic Technologies
Austin, US
On-site

Job Description

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Support and modify the deployment of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, and MRP, ensuring reliability, data accuracy, and alignment with production workflows.
  • Lead system configuration, enhancements, upgrades, and new module deployments.
  • Translate manufacturing process requirements into system logic, workflows, and data structures.
  • Design, build, and maintain dashboards and reports to support production, quality, supply chain, and leadership decision-making.
  • Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
  • Ensure end-to-end data traceability across manufacturing, inventory, quality, and planning systems.
  • Partner with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to improve processes using system-driven insights.
  • Support lean manufacturing, standard work, and continuous improvement initiatives through data and system automation.
  • Develop and maintain KPIs related to throughput, yield, WIP, schedule adherence, and material availability.
  • Support integrations between MES, ERP, MRP, PLM, and other enterprise systems.
  • Collaborate with IT and software teams on APIs, data pipelines, and system interoperability.
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual data collection and reporting processes.
  • Create system documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
  • Provide user support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for system-related issues.
  • Support new product introductions (NPI) and production scaling efforts from a systems perspective.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience working with MES, ERP, and/or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong experience with data analysis and dashboard creation.
  • Proficiency with SQL and relational databases.
  • Experience translating manufacturing processes into system and data requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with common MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor, Siemens, Rockwell, or similar).
  • Experience with BI and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
  • Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, lean principles, and production planning concepts.
  • Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume or complex manufacturing environments.
  • Scripting or automation experience (Python, VBA, etc.).

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Occasional standing and walking within the office
  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
  • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
  • Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
  • Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Benefits:

Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

Saronic pays 100% of the premium under the basic plan for employees and 80% for dependents

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline

Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Saronic CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

MesErpMrpData analysisDashboard creationSqlRelational databasesManufacturing processesSystem and data requirementsProblem-solvingCross-functional collaborationBi and visualization toolsManufacturing kpisLean principlesProduction planningScriptingAutomationApisData pipelinesSystem interoperabilityProblem-solvingCross-functional collaborationManufacturingAutonomy at seaMaritime operations

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

mid

Posted

4/9/2026

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