I4.0 Software Engineer

As part of Saint-Gobain’s Digital Manufacturing Program, the I4.0 Software Engineer plays a critical role in accelerating the digital transformation of manufacturing operations across North America. We are looking for a technology-driven professional who can combine software development, industrial automation, systems integration, and DevOps expertise to deliver innovative solutions that improve production, quality, maintenance, and operational performance.

Key contributions include:

• Designing, developing, and supporting SCADA, MES, and Industry 4.0 solutions that enable digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Building scalable applications and user-friendly HMI interfaces using the Ignition platform and related technologies.
• Integrating manufacturing systems with PLCs, SAP, databases, industrial devices, and third-party applications to facilitate seamless data exchange.
• Writing and troubleshooting scripts, SQL queries, and automation logic to support enterprise-wide manufacturing processes.
• Serving as a subject matter expert for production support and critical incident resolution, ensuring the stability and reliability of manufacturing systems.
• Implementing DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, monitoring solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Developing automation strategies and scalable integration frameworks to support growth across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Maintaining system performance, cybersecurity compliance, documentation, and version control standards.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization and operational excellence.
• Providing technical leadership, training, and support to end users while promoting engineering best practices and standardized solutions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience will be considered.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Experience designing, developing, and supporting solutions using the Ignition platform.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, industrial automation, and data integration concepts.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, Agile principles, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies, open-source tools, and modern software development practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.

Required Experience

• Experience developing software solutions using Python.
• Hands-on experience with Ignition development and configuration preferred.
• Experience working with SQL databases, data modeling, and query development.
• Knowledge of Java programming and scripting concepts.
• Experience integrating industrial systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and manufacturing equipment.
• Understanding of MES applications and manufacturing execution processes.
• Familiarity with manufacturing plant infrastructure and machine data collection architectures.
• Experience supporting production environments and troubleshooting complex system issues.

L’entreprise : Saint-Gobain

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm’s slogan “Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed,” inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com