Systems Engineer - Machining

We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Machining to join our team at American Honda Motor Company in Tallapoosa, Georgia. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, integrating, and supporting manufacturing equipment, automation, industrial controls, production data systems, and traceability solutions.

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer will bridge shop-floor technology and manufacturing information systems to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient operations in a high-volume automotive environment. The role involves technical ownership for integration across equipment, controls, automation, data acquisition, traceability, and manufacturing analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment, Controls & Automation:
• Integrate CNC machines, industrial robots, automated material handling, vision, leak testing, gauging, barcode/RFID, and smart devices.
• Design, implement, and support PLC, CNC, robot, HMI, SCADA, machine safety, and industrial network architectures.
• Develop machine connectivity standards and production data collection interfaces.
• Lead commissioning, startup, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting of equipment and automation systems.
• Improve equipment reliability, controls performance, and operational effectiveness.

• Manufacturing Data & Systems Integration:
• Develop and maintain manufacturing databases, historians, SCADA applications, dashboards, and reporting solutions.
• Implement machine monitoring, downtime tracking, alarm management, OEE, and production analytics.
• Design and maintain production traceability and product genealogy solutions.
• Integrate manufacturing, quality, inspection, metrology, and production data into centralized systems.
• Manage system configuration control, backups, recovery, and change management.

• Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership:
• Lead digital manufacturing, smart factory, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Support capital equipment projects from concept through production launch.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, IT, suppliers, machine builders, and system integrators.
• Use production and quality data to improve uptime, throughput, quality, and cost.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Manufacturing, Electrical, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2 or more years of experience in automotive manufacturing, automation, controls engineering, manufacturing systems, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with equipment integration, industrial controls, industrial networking, production data systems, and automation.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Controls & Automation: PLC programming and troubleshooting; industrial robotics; CNC integration; machine safety; industrial networks and communications.
• Manufacturing Systems: SCADA/HMI systems; manufacturing databases; production historians; machine monitoring; traceability and genealogy systems.
• Quality & Analytics: SPC and process capability; OEE and downtime analysis; metrology and inspection integration; production reporting; dashboards and smart factory technology.

Working Conditions:

• Work in production environment requiring PPE and lockout in manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting of equipment, controls, automation, and networks.
• Working with PLC/robot programming devices, industrial network tools, gauging, and instrumentation.
• Combination of office/systems work and manufacturing lineside activity.
• Possible weekend or off-shift support during startup, launch, or system issues as necessary.
• Travel as needed for supplier/machine builder equipment reviews and buy-offs (domestic & international).

Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Paid Overtime.
• Regional Bonus (when applicable).
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx).
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown.
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution.
• Relocation assistance (if eligible).
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment.
• Lifestyle Account.
• Childcare Reimbursement Account.
• Elder Care Support.
• Wellbeing Program.
• Community Service and Engagement Programs.
• Product Programs.