Saronic Technologies · 2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms. They are looking for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer to own and evolve their MES platform, improve operational workflows, and drive digital transformation on the shop floor.
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Responsibilities
Lead the deployment, integration, and roadmap of our MES platform, ensuring alignment with Saronic’s internal processes and DoD compliance requirements
Act as the primary owner and subject-matter expert for all things MES — from training and documentation to troubleshooting and feature enhancement
Design and optimize process flows within MES to streamline manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations
Develop and maintain core dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools; support teams in building their own dashboards and analytics
Implement automation layers and extend MES functionality using Python and SQL to connect MES to other systems or improve workflow efficiency
Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams to ensure MES supports day-to-day execution and long-term scalability
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as a super user or systems lead across multiple MES software platforms (e.g., ION, Tulip, Ignition, Plex, Katana, etc.)
Strong process thinking and ability to translate manufacturing workflows into structured MES designs
Solid experience with Python and SQL for creating automations, data pipelines, or custom MES extensions
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or 5+ years of highly relevant experience in lieu of a degree
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally and thrive in a fast-moving startup environment
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Pet Insurance: Discounted pet insurance options including 24/7 Telehealth helpline
Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Company
Saronic Technologies
Saronic is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles that enable maritime security and domain awareness by combining best-in-class hardware, software and artificial intelligence into one scalable, fully integrated platform.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$845.5MKey Investors
Elad GilAndreessen HorowitzCaffeinated Capital
2025-02-18Series C· $600M
2024-07-19Series B· $175.5M
2023-10-09Series A· $55M
Recent News
2025-12-15
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