Forward Deployed Engineer (MES Solutions)

TL;DR

Forward Deployed Engineer (MES Solutions): Designing and deploying industrial software solutions on the hirify.global platform to optimize manufacturing operations with an accent on shop-floor integration and scalable production workflows. Focus on integrating PLCs, MES, and ERP systems while translating complex operational problems into production-ready applications.

Location: Based in Somerville, MA; requires approximately 50% travel to customer facilities across North America

Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

Company

AI-native frontline operations platform providing no-code solutions for the digital transformation of industrial environments.

What you will do

• Partner with plant and corporate stakeholders to design and deploy hirify.global solutions on-site.
• Integrate the platform with shop-floor systems including PLCs, MES, ERP, and quality systems.
• Deploy solutions into live production environments and troubleshoot software and operational workflows.
• Act as the technical authority on architecture, scalability, and security during customer deployments.
• Represent the voice of the customer to Product and Engineering teams to influence the feature roadmap.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial software, or manufacturing-focused technology roles.
• 4+ years of experience in customer-facing or consulting capacities.
• Hands-on experience with Operations Technology (MES, ERP, production systems) and their architecture.
• Proven ability to integrate PLCs and machine data in manufacturing environments.
• Must be based in Somerville, MA.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to customer sites across North America.

Culture & Benefits

• Company equity and a competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K).
• Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy.
• Direct impact on product and company culture.
• Fitness subsidies and a dog-friendly office.