Entry Level Manufacturing Systems Engineer Jobs
New grad manufacturing systems engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on project portfolio can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated across Manufacturing, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like KLA, Indium Corporation, and Amneal Pharmaceuticals hiring at this level now.
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Location: St. Albans, Vermont, Onsite
Rate: $35/hr on W2 without benefits
Contract role
Job description:
1. MES Experience
2. Understanding of manufacturing processes and batch operations
3. Life sciences experience
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain MES recipes using Rockwell
- Optimize recipes to improve efficiency, quality, and performance
- Support MES deployments, including testing, troubleshooting, and go-live activities
- Collaborate with IT, Engineering, QA, and Operations to align MES with process requirements
- Provide production support and resolve MES-related issues
- Maintain documentation and support validation/compliance activities
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of MES experience, preferably with Rockwell MES
- Experience with recipe/workflow authoring and system configuration
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and batch operations
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Preferred
- Experience in regulated industries (Pharma, Food & Beverage, etc.)
- Familiarity with validation (CSV) and GMP requirements
- Knowledge of Rockwell automation systems (PLC, SCADA)
Skills
- Strong communication and collaboration
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
Role: MES Engineer
Location: St. Albans, Vermont, Onsite
Rate: $35/hr on W2 without benefits
Contract role
Job description:
1. MES Experience
2. Understanding of manufacturing processes and batch operations
3. Life sciences experience
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain MES recipes using Rockwell
- Optimize recipes to improve efficiency, quality, and performance
- Support MES deployments, including testing, troubleshooting, and go-live activities
- Collaborate with IT, Engineering, QA, and Operations to align MES with process requirements
- Provide production support and resolve MES-related issues
- Maintain documentation and support validation/compliance activities
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of MES experience, preferably with Rockwell MES
- Experience with recipe/workflow authoring and system configuration
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and batch operations
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
Preferred
- Experience in regulated industries (Pharma, Food & Beverage, etc.)
- Familiarity with validation (CSV) and GMP requirements
- Knowledge of Rockwell automation systems (PLC, SCADA)
Skills
- Strong communication and collaboration
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
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Entry Level Manufacturing Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level manufacturing systems engineer job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or capstone projects that show you can work with PLC programming, process automation, or lean manufacturing tools. Employers at this level look for familiarity with CAD software, data analysis, and continuous improvement methods. A portfolio documenting a real process improvement, even from a class project, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with similar credentials.
Which companies hire entry level manufacturing systems engineers?
Companies hiring entry level manufacturing systems engineers right now include KLA, Indium Corporation, and Amneal Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, you will find openings at large automotive and electronics manufacturers, aerospace contractors, medical device producers, and consumer goods companies that run structured new-grad or rotational engineering programs.
Are there remote entry level manufacturing systems engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are on-site given the hands-on nature of manufacturing environments. About 0% of entry level manufacturing systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be systems integration, software-side, or process documentation roles where physical presence on the floor is less critical.
Are these new grad manufacturing systems engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior manufacturing systems engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-ops toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong academic project portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "new graduates encouraged to apply" or "entry level considered" in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level manufacturing systems engineers?
Entry Level manufacturing systems engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run high-volume production lines, invest in automation upgrades, and rely on junior engineers to support process optimization and equipment integration under senior supervision.