Industrial Solutions Engineer / Food & Beverage

We're partnered with an innovative, venture-backed technology company that's helping manufacturers unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and sustainability through AI-powered analytics and industrial IoT solutions.

This rapidly growing startup is revolutionizing how production facilities operate by combining advanced sensor technology, real-time operational intelligence, and machine learning to help some of the world's largest food and beverage brands optimize performance, reduce waste, and improve decision-making.

We're seeking an Industrial Solutions Engineer who enjoys solving problems in real-world production environments and thrives at the intersection of engineering, technology, and customer engagement.
Why This Role?
This position offers a rare opportunity to work directly inside manufacturing facilities, helping deploy next-generation technology that drives measurable operational improvements.

You'll partner with plant teams, engineers, operators, quality professionals, and technical stakeholders to implement innovative solutions that impact production performance on a global scale.

If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on engineering, industrial technology, customer interaction, and significant career growth, this is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your development in one of the fastest-growing areas of manufacturing technology.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing, production, processing, or industrial environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience working with plant operations, industrial equipment, instrumentation, or control systems
• Ability to travel up to 50% to customer facilities
• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation, Industry 4.0 initiatives, or smart manufacturing technologies
• Exposure to PLCs, SCADA systems, sensors, or IIoT platforms
• Familiarity with IT/OT environments and industrial networking
• Experience analyzing operational, sensor, or time-series data
• Process optimization or continuous improvement experience
• Previous startup or fast-growth company experience
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge

What You'll Do

• Support the deployment and implementation of AI and IoT solutions at customer manufacturing facilities
• Partner with production, process, quality, and engineering teams to drive successful technology adoption
• Assist with hardware installation, commissioning, and validation activities
• Collaborate with customer IT and OT teams to ensure successful system integration
• Analyze operational and sensor data to identify insights and performance improvements
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout pilot programs and implementation projects
• Support customer training, troubleshooting, and ongoing success initiatives
• Work closely with internal engineering, product, and commercial teams to improve deployment outcomes and identify expansion opportunities

Technology Focus

• 40% Industrial Systems & Automation (PLCs, Sensors, IoT Devices)
• 30% Data Analytics & Performance Insights
• 30% IT/OT Connectivity & Cloud Integration

Day-to-Day Breakdown

• 60% Customer Site Deployments & Hands-On Engineering
• 30% Cross-Functional Collaboration
• 10% Project Coordination & Pilot Management

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Career growth within a rapidly scaling organization
• Opportunity to work with leading global manufacturing brands
• Exposure to emerging AI, Industrial IoT, and Industry 4.0 technologies

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future without sponsorship.