Digital Manufacturing Engineer (Remote)

Capgemini is a global leader in engineering services, seeking a Digital Manufacturing Engineer to develop modern digital applications for complex manufacturing operations. The role involves using the Ignition platform and various web technologies to create scalable solutions, integrating applications with industrial systems, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop responsive industrial web applications using Ignition Perspective and supporting web technologies
• Extend Ignition’s out-of-the-box components using JavaScript, CSS, and Python scripting to meet complex business and operational requirements
• Build modular, maintainable application architectures that support long-term scalability and reuse
• Integrate applications with industrial and enterprise systems including:
• SQL databases
• SAP, Sharepoint, Active Directory
• OPC and historian data sources (Kepware, Canary, etc.)
• REST APIs
• Design efficient data models and queries optimized for real-time operational use
• Work directly with operations, engineers, IT, business stakeholders, and business analysts to translate manufacturing workflows into digital solutions
• Design interfaces and workflows optimized for industrial users operating in high-tempo production environments
• Help develop and extend dev team standards and tools to improve team performance
• Implement robust error handling, logging, and diagnostics
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, reliability, and compliance requirements
• Produce clear technical documentation and solution architecture diagrams

Requirements:

• 5-7 years experience specializing in Manufacturing Software Development and Integration
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• US Citizen
• Ability to travel to client site up to two times per month
• Strong experience with web UI development concepts: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Responsive design and modern UI patterns
• Proficiency in Python scripting for application logic and automation
• Solid experience working with SQL databases and relational data models
• Experience integrating external systems using REST APIs or web services
• Ability to design maintainable, modular software — not just single-purpose screens
• Experience with manufacturing, industrial automation, or operational systems
• Ability to understand production workflows, machine data, and real-time operational constraints
• Prior work with Ignition, Wonderware, Mendix, or other similar industrial/low-code platforms
• Experience with Kepware, Canary, or industrial data pipelines
• Strong working knowledge of discrete manufacturing environments (aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, heavy industry)
• Working familiarity with SAP integrations
• Knowledge of cloud or hybrid architecture (AWS Industrial Solutions Framework)