Smart Factory Systems Engineer, Association for Manufacturing Technology

Where: McLean, VA

Post date: N/A

Description of the role:

Test Bed Development:

  • Build and maintain the infrastructure supporting AMT’s smart manufacturing test bed.
  • Connect physical systems to digital platforms using modern IIoT tooling and industrial protocols.

Pilot Project Leadership:

  • Lead technical execution of partner-driven pilots (e.g., AI Factory, USD integration, robotics control).

  • Deliver clean, working implementations with reusable documentation and demo assets.

Technical Mentorship:

  • Support and mentor junior developers, interns, and contributors.

  • Establish and maintain technical best practices across the stack.

Standards Integration:

  • Implement interoperability using MTConnect, OPC UA, and related standards.

  • Ensure compatibility and extensibility across diverse data and control layers.

Minimum qualifications:

  • 5–10 years in software engineering, automation, or systems integration.

  • Strong experience with IIoT protocols, edge/cloud systems, or real-time data pipelines.

  • Hands-on familiarity with industrial equipment, robotics, or machine interfaces.

  • Proven ability to lead or own delivery on complex technical projects.

  • Collaborative mindset and comfort operating across disciplines and organizations.

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