Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions Specialist I

Job overview

The Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions Specialist I is an onsite, full-time role in Ruston, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports DIS-TRAN Steel’s manufacturing intelligence solutions and works with business stakeholders, plant personnel, technical teams, and project teams. The specialist helps translate defined requirements into configured applications, integrations, dashboards, and reports. The role supports testing, deployment, and adoption of systems that improve operational visibility, performance, and decision-making.

What you'll do

• Participate in discovery meetings, plant walkthroughs, and operational assessments
• gather and document business and technical information
• assist with process maps and functional documentation
• configure MI applications, interfaces, dashboards, reports, and data-collection solutions
• support deployments, upgrades, maintenance, and optimization
• develop software components, SQL queries, scripts, reports, and integrations
• support ERP, historian, PLC, SCADA, MES, database, and industrial-device integrations
• troubleshoot system and data issues
• execute and document testing
• use source control and CI/CD practices
• support training and implementation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing intelligence

solutions specialist i

ruston la

dis-tran steel

manufacturing systems

sql

scada

mes

dashboards and reporting

system integrations

testing and deployment

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Entry-level role with approximately zero to three years of relevant experience; works under guidance from senior specialists and architects.

About the employer

Crest Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.