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Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Saronic Technologies
Software Engineering
Austin, TX, USA
Posted on Jan 28, 2026
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
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 information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.