Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer

Company: Archer
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. What You’ll Do: We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Systems Integration Engineer to design, implement, and sustain integrated manufacturing systems that seamlessly connect operational technology with enterprise business platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise with SCADA/HMI systems, PLM tools, and ERP integrations to improve manufacturing performance, data flow, and system reliability. Key Responsibilities: Design and implement integrated manufacturing systems that connect shop-floor operations to enterprise systems. Develop and maintain system architecture documentation, integration plans, and technical roadmaps. Lead cross-functional initiatives to integrate MES with business applications and enterprise data systems. Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve system interfaces, data pipelines, and communication protocols. Ignition Platform Development: Develop and maintain SCADA/HMI applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform. Configure and manage Ignition modules, including Vision, Perspective, and SQL Bridge. Build real-time dashboards, reports, and data-visualization solutions for manufacturing operations. Implement OPC-UA connectivity and database integrations within the Ignition environment. Develop custom scripting and automation solutions using Python within Ignition. Siemens Teamcenter Integration: Configure and customize the Siemens Teamcenter PLM system to support manufacturing and production requirements. Develop and maintain integrations between Teamcenter and manufacturing execution systems (MES). Manage product-data workflows, engineering change processes, and revision control within Teamcenter. Create custom reports, analytics, and data extracts from Teamcenter to support operations and engineering teams. Support CAD integrations, document management workflows, and lifecycle management activities. SAP S/4HANA Integration: Design and implement integrations between manufacturing systems and SAP S/4HANA. Configure and support SAP PP (Production Planning) and MM (Materials Management) modules for manufacturing operations. Develop APIs and middleware solutions for real-time data exchange with SAP. Support manufacturing order management, material movements, and inventory synchronization. Create custom ABAP programs and leverage SAP integration technologies (PI/PO, CPI) to enable seamless system connectivity. Additional Responsibilities: Collaborate with IT, Operations, and Engineering teams on system requirements Provide technical support and training to end users Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards and manufacturing regulations Participate in system upgrades, patches, and maintenance activities What You Need: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 3 - 5 plus years of experience in manufacturing systems integration 3 years experience with Ignition platform development and administration 2 years experience with Siemens Teamcenter configuration and integration 2 years experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly PP/MM modules Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP) Experience with databases (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) Programming skills in Python, Java, or ABAP Experience in automotive, aviation, or discrete manufacturing preferred Knowledge of MES/MOM systems and manufacturing processes Bonus Qualifications: Ignition Core and Gold certification SAP certification in relevant modules Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, SAP Cloud Platform) Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts and IoT implementations Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, IEC 62443) Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $122,040.00 - $135,600.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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