The Technical Solutions Engineer designs and supports IT solutions for manufacturing, focusing on automation, application development, and system integration.
Systel Careers – Technical Solutions Engineer - Sugar Land, TX
About the Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Solutions Engineer to provide technical solutions, automation, application development, and infrastructure support for Systel’s manufacturing, operations, and business units. Responsibilities include process analysis, building integrations, supporting low-code and custom-developed tools, resolving system issues, and maintaining IT systems required for production and business continuity.
Who You Are
The Technical Solutions Engineer supports Systel’s manufacturing and business operations by developing automations, maintaining IT infrastructure, and implementing system integrations. This role analyzes processes, builds technical solutions, and provides support for MES, operational systems, and business applications. The position ensures reliable technology operations while driving continuous improvement across departments.
The Work
About Systel
Rugged Compute Where Mission Meets Critical.
Founded in 1988, Systel, Inc.® is a leading manufacturer of rugged compute solutions with a relentless focus to support our customers and their missions. Our pedigree of capabilities spans numerous advanced platforms with thousands of successful deployments in the defense and commercial sectors. Systel’s rugged systems are designed and manufactured for continuous operation under the most extreme and austere environmental conditions. All of our products are proudly made in the USA in our headquarters in Sugar Land, TX. We are AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
EEOC Statement
Systel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We ensure that hiring and advancement decisions are based solely on individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Offer Contingency
All employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background check, physical assessment if required.
For more information, please visit systelusa.com.
About the Job
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Solutions Engineer to provide technical solutions, automation, application development, and infrastructure support for Systel’s manufacturing, operations, and business units. Responsibilities include process analysis, building integrations, supporting low-code and custom-developed tools, resolving system issues, and maintaining IT systems required for production and business continuity.
Who You Are
The Technical Solutions Engineer supports Systel’s manufacturing and business operations by developing automations, maintaining IT infrastructure, and implementing system integrations. This role analyzes processes, builds technical solutions, and provides support for MES, operational systems, and business applications. The position ensures reliable technology operations while driving continuous improvement across departments.
The Work
- Infrastructure & Systems Support
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and support servers, networks, cloud services, end-user devices, and identity/access systems.
- Monitor system performance, security, and uptime for business and manufacturing operations.
- Resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues impacting production or business continuity.
- Work with internal teams and vendors to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Application Development & Automation
- Develop scripts, lightweight applications, and integrations using Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or similar languages.
- Build and maintain low-code/no-code automations (Power Automate, Quickbase, etc.) to streamline workflows and eliminate manual work.
- Create and maintain documentation for automations, integrations, and applications.
- Ensure all solutions are secure, maintainable, scalable, and aligned with IT standards.
- Business Process Analysis & Improvement
- Analyze and document business and manufacturing workflows to identify inefficiencies and automation opportunities.
- Translate stakeholder requirements into technical specifications and project deliverables.
- Support change management, training, and rollout of new processes, tools, and automations.
- Maintain accurate records of requirements, system changes, and solution impacts.
- Manufacturing Systems & Operational Support
- Provide technical support for MES, work instruction systems, production data collection tools, and related shop-floor applications.
- Troubleshoot system issues impacting manufacturing throughput, quality, or data accuracy.
- Assist with system configuration, data extraction, reporting, and integration between operational systems.
- Travel to Systel facilities or vendor locations as required to support operations, training, or implementation activities.
- US Citizen
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of scripting/programming languages including Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
- Knowledge of low-code platforms (Power Automate, Quickbase, Zapier, etc.).
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure including networking, DNS, identity management, servers, virtualization, and cloud environments such as Microsoft 365/Azure.
- Knowledge of SQL databases, APIs, integrations, and data transformation.
- Knowledge of MES, ERP, and other manufacturing systems is preferred.
About Systel
Rugged Compute Where Mission Meets Critical.
Founded in 1988, Systel, Inc.® is a leading manufacturer of rugged compute solutions with a relentless focus to support our customers and their missions. Our pedigree of capabilities spans numerous advanced platforms with thousands of successful deployments in the defense and commercial sectors. Systel’s rugged systems are designed and manufactured for continuous operation under the most extreme and austere environmental conditions. All of our products are proudly made in the USA in our headquarters in Sugar Land, TX. We are AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
EEOC Statement
Systel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We ensure that hiring and advancement decisions are based solely on individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Offer Contingency
All employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background check, physical assessment if required.
For more information, please visit systelusa.com.
Top Skills
Azure
JavaScript
Microsoft 365
Power Automate
Powershell
Python
Quickbase
SQL
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