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About Applix At Applix, we are redefining the future of manufacturing through an AI-native Manufacturing Operating System (mOS) that enables intelligent, connected, and autonomous factory operations. Our platform empowers manufacturers to achieve Zero Defects, Zero Downtime, and Zero Waste by combining Artificial Intelligence, Industrial IoT, Automation, Cloud Technologies, and Enterprise Software into a unified digital ecosystem. Joining Applix means working with global manufacturing organizations to solve real-world industrial challenges while building innovative technology solutions that transform factory operations. Job Summary Applix is seeking an experienced IT Manufacturing Systems Engineer to support and enhance manufacturing IT applications and plant infrastructure across enterprise manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Industrial Applications, Plant Infrastructure, Network Technologies, Virtualization, and IT Service Management (ITSM). This role requires close collaboration with manufacturing teams, business stakeholders, global IT organizations, and plant operations to ensure high availability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems. The successful candidate will drive incident resolution, infrastructure support, application lifecycle management, risk mitigation, and manufacturing technology initiatives while ensuring reliable production operations. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with business stakeholders and manufacturing teams to understand business objectives and translate them into technology solutions.Gather, analyze, and document business and IT requirements for manufacturing system enhancements and new initiatives.Lead or contribute to IT projects involving manufacturing applications, infrastructure upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives.Support and maintain manufacturing applications, including MES, Industrial IoT platforms, Kepware, Pinpoint, and related shop-floor systems.Administer manufacturing IT infrastructure, including LAN, WAN, Virtual Servers, Firewalls, and network connectivity.Perform Incident, Problem, and Change Management activities following ITIL/ITSM best practices.Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective actions to improve service reliability.Validate application and infrastructure changes during deployments, upgrades, and project implementations.Identify operational risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies for business continuity.Coordinate vulnerability remediation activities across applications, servers, infrastructure, and OT devices.Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure compliance with enterprise security, governance, and operational standards.Participate in on-call production support rotations to ensure business continuity.Maintain technical documentation, knowledge articles, and operational procedures.Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing IT environments. Required Technical Skills Manufacturing Applications Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Industrial IoT PlatformsKepwarePinpointManufacturing Applications SupportInfrastructure LANWANVMware / Virtual ServersFirewallsNetwork InfrastructureWindows Server AdministrationIT Operations Incident ManagementProblem ManagementChange ManagementRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)ITIL / ITSMInfrastructure & Security Vulnerability ManagementPatch ManagementInfrastructure ValidationRisk AssessmentDisaster RecoveryBusiness Continuity Preferred Skills Experience supporting global manufacturing facilities.Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).Experience with Operational Technology (OT) environments.Exposure to Industrial Automation and Factory Systems.Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (Azure or AWS).Experience with Manufacturing Digital Transformation initiatives.Understanding of Cybersecurity best practices for Manufacturing/OT environments. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.Minimum 5 years of experience supporting manufacturing IT applications and infrastructure.Strong understanding of ITSM processes including Incident, Problem, and Change Management.Excellent communication skills with experience supporting global stakeholders.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional manufacturing environments. What You'll Bring Strong ownership and accountability for critical production systems.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure and manufacturing application issues.Customer-first mindset with a focus on operational excellence.Passion for manufacturing technology and continuous improvement. Why Join Applix At Applix, you'll work at the forefront of AI-driven .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.