Systems Engineer
Hotstart, Inc. has an opening for a Systems Engineer to support our growth of thermal management solutions. This position will work closely with production support and design engineering teams to better serve our internal and external customers.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Support Manufacturing Engineering initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Develop and implement automation solutions for new and existing manufacturing processes.
- Manage projects from start to finish, including creating project plans, coordinating resources, tracking progress, and reporting results to management
- Integrate barcode scanners, vision systems, sensors, robotics, and other manufacturing technologies.
- Improve and develop productions systems with lock-in place and/or alarm features, safety interlocks, robot programming, vision system integration, scanner integration, and PCL code.
- Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for quality and production issues.
- Assist in evaluating and implementing emerging manufacturing technologies.
- Troubleshoot and resolve controls-related production issues to minimize downtime.
- Ensure compliance with applicable electrical, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
- Understanding of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, I/O VFD, servos, and motion control systems.
- Understanding of MES and ERP integrations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to teach
- Ability to integrate sensors, cameras, and safety devices.
- Ability to work well under compressed time constraints and multi-task
- Ability to work productively within a team setting or independently
- Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems and process controls
- 10+ years of experience
- BS or MS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
Reasonable accommodations provide provided for disabled individual individuals to foster success and essential functions.
HOTSTART Inc. is a world leading manufacturer of industrial thermal management systems. Established in 1942 and ISO 9001:2015 certified, we have grown to over 200 employees in a modern manufacturing facility. The company provides a 100% premium-free benefits package highlighted by medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) with contribution matching and profit sharing, paid time off that increases with tenure, and educational assistance. Email resume to careers@hotstart.com. Hotstart is a drug free, equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
|---|---|
| Pay Type | Salary |
| Starting Pay | $95,000–$118,000 per year |
| Date Posted | August 18, 2026 |
| Valid Through | September 1, 2026 |
| Location | Corporate & Manufacturing Headquarters 5723 E. Alki Ave., Spokane, WA 99212 USA |