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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Manufacturing Engineer - **Company:** MP RPO - **Location:** Peabody, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), System Testing, Systems Integration, Epicor ERP - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9151ef671a4faa19 ## About the Role * Hands-on experience with electro-mechanical assembly or systems integration. * Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment. * Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. * Experience supporting manufacturing floor operations in a high-mix production environment. * Experience developing or improving manufacturing documentation. * Working knowledge of: + 24 VDC control systems + Relays + Safety interlocks + E-Stops + Power supplies + Sensors + Grounding + Machine safety concepts * Strong communication skills with cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, purchasing, and technicians. * Organized, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach with the ability to drive issues through resolution., Experience in one or more of the following is highly desirable: * Semiconductor equipment * Medical device or life sciences manufacturing * Automation or robotics * Capital equipment manufacturing * Contract manufacturing * Complex electro-mechanical systems * Electrical panel layout * Cable harness fabrication * Point-to-point wiring * Functional testing and system acceptance testing * PLC I/O troubleshooting * Motors, flow switches, heaters, thermal controls, and solenoids * ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred) * SolidWorks or similar CAD software * Root cause analysis and corrective actions * New Product Introduction (NPI) * First-build or production readiness reviews * DOE or structured problem-solving methodologies, * 5-8 years of relevant manufacturing engineering experience We will also consider: * Engineers with 2-5 years of experience and a relevant engineering degree. * Professionals with 5-10 years of strong hands-on manufacturing or technical experience. Relevant education may include: * Electrical Engineering * Electro-Mechanical Engineering * Manufacturing Engineering * Mechanical Engineering * Electrical Engineering Technology * Controls Engineering * Military electronics experience * Senior technician experience with strong manufacturing expertise Practical electrical troubleshooting skills, manufacturing judgment, communication, and documentation abilities are valued just as highly as formal education., If you're a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving complex production challenges and improving how products are built, we'd love to hear from you. ## Description Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving real production challenges? We're looking for a Systems Manufacturing Engineer to join our Systems Manufacturing Group (SMG), supporting the production of complex electro-mechanical assemblies and systems. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineer who thrives on the manufacturing floor-not behind a desk. You'll work closely with technicians, quality, engineering, purchasing, and production leadership to troubleshoot systems, improve manufacturing processes, and help deliver high-quality products efficiently and safely. If you enjoy problem-solving, continuous improvement, and making manufacturing processes better every day, we'd love to hear from you., As a Systems Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting production from new product introduction through final assembly and testing., * Support production builds from release through final assembly and system testing. * Troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical manufacturing issues involving: + Wiring and cable assemblies + Sensors and controls + Solenoids + Power supplies + Grounding + Pneumatic and vacuum systems + Heaters and thermal controls + Safety interlocks and E-Stops * Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable and harness drawings, mechanical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and customer specifications. * Create and improve: + Work instructions + Test procedures + Checklists + Troubleshooting guides + As-built documentation * Support engineering change orders (ECOs/ECNs), BOM revisions, redline updates, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and production issue resolution. * Assist with new product introduction (NPI), first-build readiness, and production readiness activities. * Design practical manufacturing improvements including fixtures, tooling, assembly aids, cable routing enhancements, and test setups. * Drive improvements in safety, quality, repeatability, production flow, and manufacturing efficiency. ## Related Videos - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [How To Test A Ball of Mud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/173-how-to-test-a-ball-of-mud) - [Google Gemma and Open Source AI Models - Clement Farabet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1354-google-gemma-and-open-source-ai-models-clement-farabet) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)