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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Applications Engineer - **Company:** All Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, FlexNet Publisher, Github, Python (Programming Language), Message Broker, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, GitHub Copilot, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Bitbucket, Database Rules and Triggers, Industrial Software - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e7b3f8ea-27eb-4f07-ba00-9a3d220b6274/sr-manufacturing-applications-engineer ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field. * Experience: 8+ years of experience in MES software development & implementation with 3+ years of hands-on software development experience utilizing at least one COTS MES package like Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC), GE Proficy, Camstar, Apriso Flexnet, Werum or other custom packages. * Skills: Understands multi-tiered and MVP software architectures, systems engineering, strong core Java and OO Design/Development skills, complex systems troubleshooting and escalation management, synchronous and asynchronous MES integrations using message brokers (e.g. AMQ, Kafka), leverage AI-based coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) * Communication: Great communication and mentoring skills desired. * Teamwork: Ability to work onsite alongside a small team under an Agile sprint-based methodology. * BitBucket, GitHub, SQL, Python, Database Triggers * Some formal teaching/tutoring experience (e.g. TA in college, tutoring), consulting or training delivery is a big plus * Presentation skills are a big plus ## Description Job DescriptionDescriptionThis position is ideal for senior level software engineer within the manufacturing industry to join the Global Manufacturing Applications team as a Sr. Manufacturing Applications Engineer, supporting the development and delivery of critical manufacturing enterprise and shop floor applications. Partnering with IT, Commercial, Regulatory, Quality and Operations teams, you'll provide software engineering and shop floor manufacturing expertise to drive excellence in manufacturing applications development. This role is vital in ensuring continued operational excellence from Align's manufacturing operations. Role expectations * Analyze enterprise business context (operational trends and business strategy) to guide solution decisions and long-term strategies for the enterprise. * Seek out novel uses of existing and new technologies to help improve our customers' journeys. * Design and develop reliable, scalable and performant MES application and reporting solutions using Rockwell FTPC and other emerging technologies as needed. * Support MES integrations using Rockwell EIG and other event-driven approaches. * Find opportunities for system and process improvement and share your ideas with the team. * Troubleshoot complex multi-tiered and highly integrated software systems and perform root-cause analysis. * Ensure that solution design and analysis work (particularly as specific solutions are created or upgraded in projects) is documented and stored in a common place. * Maintain knowledge and demonstrate mastery of the technical specialism at the highest level and are fluent at articulating best practices. * Collaborate with a diverse group of end-users, SMEs and other cross-functional team members on solutions. * Coach other team members and share your experience and knowledge in all things related to manufacturing software development. * Celebrate in your successes and those of your team members. ## Related Videos - [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) - [How to Benchmark Your Apache Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/76-how-to-benchmark-your-apache-kafka) - [GitOps for the people](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/461-gitops-for-the-people) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Let's Get Started With Apache Kafka® for Python Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/565-let-s-get-started-with-apache-kafka-for-python-developers) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)