HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company
SCADA and MES Engineer
HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) Company, Huntersville, North Carolina, United States, 28078
Description
Locations : Hickory, NC | High Point, NC | Huntersville, NC | Fort Valley, GA | Monticello, IA | Ft. Smith, AR | New Washington, OH | Tulsa, OK
Travel : ~25% to TSM sites
Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.
At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Do
MES & SCADA System Design
Design and implement Ignition-based SCADA/MES systems for manufacturing visibility and control
Standardize unified namespace and data connection protocols
Develop SOPs that ensure connectivity, traceability, and efficient handoffs between teams
Integrate production data into actionable dashboards and alerts
Application & Tool Development
Build Ignition tools supporting OEE, inventory, quality tracking, and S&OP
Enable faster iteration and more successful rollouts of process improvements and products
Support virtual commissioning efforts via Robodk and Emulate3D platforms
Operational Engagement
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to identify system gaps and develop effective MES solutions
Translate frontline needs into scalable tools that increase transparency and consistency
Provide training and guidance to operational staff to support adoption and success
Serve as internal SME on SCADA/MES platform performance and troubleshooting
Monitor performance and uptime, recommend continuous improvement actions
Digital Foundation Alignment
Work with Digital Factory Architects to align MES tools with larger system models
Maximize platform flexibility and ensure successful scaling across plants
What You Bring
Technical Skills & Experience
Proficiency with Ignition preferred; experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or Aveva acceptable
Industrial protocols: OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs
Programming: Python, structured text
Vision systems: Cognex, Keyence
Automation: PLCs, Fanuc/KUKA/Yaskawa robotics
5+ years in SCADA/MES engineering within manufacturing
Experience creating MES tools that support plant KPIs
Familiarity with discrete manufacturing preferred
Education
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or similar
Ignition/MES certification preferred
Soft Skills
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication
Problem-solver with high initiative and learning agility
Demonstrates TSM GRIT: Grow skills, Respect users, Innovate boldly, and execute with Tenacity
Why Join Us?
Health & Wellness : Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
Retire :401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
Paid Time Off : Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.
On‑Site Medical Clinics : Free for you and covered dependents.
Teladoc : 24/7 access with no copay.
Professional Development : Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
Discounts : Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.
EEOC
At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.
At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!
What You Will Do
MES & SCADA System Design
Design and implement Ignition-based SCADA/MES systems for manufacturing visibility and control
Standardize unified namespace and data connection protocols
Develop SOPs that ensure connectivity, traceability, and efficient handoffs between teams
Integrate production data into actionable dashboards and alerts
Application & Tool Development
Build Ignition tools supporting OEE, inventory, quality tracking, and S&OP
Enable faster iteration and more successful rollouts of process improvements and products
Support virtual commissioning efforts via Robodk and Emulate3D platforms
Operational Engagement
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance teams to identify system gaps and develop effective MES solutions
Translate frontline needs into scalable tools that increase transparency and consistency
Provide training and guidance to operational staff to support adoption and success
Serve as internal SME on SCADA/MES platform performance and troubleshooting
Monitor performance and uptime, recommend continuous improvement actions
Digital Foundation Alignment
Work with Digital Factory Architects to align MES tools with larger system models
Maximize platform flexibility and ensure successful scaling across plants
What You Bring
Technical Skills & Experience
Proficiency with Ignition preferred; experience with Siemens, Rockwell, or Aveva acceptable
Industrial protocols: OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs
Programming: Python, structured text
Vision systems: Cognex, Keyence
Automation: PLCs, Fanuc/KUKA/Yaskawa robotics
5+ years in SCADA/MES engineering within manufacturing
Experience creating MES tools that support plant KPIs
Familiarity with discrete manufacturing preferred
Education
Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or similar
Ignition/MES certification preferred
Soft Skills
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication
Problem-solver with high initiative and learning agility
Demonstrates TSM GRIT: Grow skills, Respect users, Innovate boldly, and execute with Tenacity
Why Join Us?
Health & Wellness : Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
Retire :401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
Paid Time Off : Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.
On‑Site Medical Clinics : Free for you and covered dependents.
Teladoc : 24/7 access with no copay.
Professional Development : Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
Discounts : Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.
EEOC
At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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