Valbruna Group USA · 4 months ago
Industrial Applications Developer - AI, MES, and Automation
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expValbruna Group USA is a leader in the production of specialty steels and is seeking an Industrial Applications Developer. The role involves creating data collection applications, supporting automation and AI-driven decision-making tools in a manufacturing environment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance.
Mining & Metals
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain applications written in Python
Design and implement AI and machine learning models to support predictive maintenance, process optimization, and non-conformance detection
Integrate AI/ML workflows into MES and HMI systems, using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
Develop and support applications using Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform, including Perspective and Vision modules
Build and maintain HMI/MES solutions, interfacing with PLCs and SCADA systems to collect, analyze, and visualize operational data
Collaborate with process engineers and data scientists to define data acquisition strategies and deploy ML insights to the shop floor
Write clean, maintainable code following best practices (unit testing, source control, continuous integration, automation, etc.)
Take full responsibility for the quality of code and test cases that are developed
Take initiative, seek and act on opportunities to improve organizational performance through innovation and automation
Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions
Demonstrate a collaborative mindset while working with globally dispersed and cross-functional teams
Participate in architectural discussions related to AI/MES integrations and software optimization
Maintain documentation and support DevOps pipelines for continuous delivery of industrial and AI-enabled applications
Qualification
Required
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment (5+ years)
A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shop floor data acquisition
Applied knowledge of Python development (5+ years)
Practical experience with AI/ML projects in a production or industrial setting
Must have a comprehensive understanding of database design and development
Experience with Ignition by Inductive Automation, including scripting, tag configuration, and HMI interface development
United States Citizenship or Permanent Residency (Required)
Must be eligible to work in compliance with ITAR, EAR, and/or DFARS regulations
Preferred
Exposure to DevOps practices, containerization, and automated deployments is desirable
Familiarity with OPC UA, MQTT, and industrial protocols is a plus
Experience with MES systems and HMI interfaces for real-time data visualization and operator interaction
Company
Valbruna Group USA
Valbruna Stainless Steel, leader in the steel industry and both supplier and producer of stainless steel and special metal alloys is a privately owned company with over 1500 employees and a production of more than 170.000 tons of special high quality steels.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase