Industrial Solutions Engineer / Food & Beverage
Somerville, ,
Engineering
Full Time,
$80000 - $100000
On-site
Other/Non Classified
Somerville, ,
$80000 - $100000
Full Time,
Other/Non Classified
On-site
Engineering
Job details
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.
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