Manufacturing Systems Engineer - AI & Smart Manufacturing

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The estimated base salary range for this role is $103,000 to $163,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location)

​What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discount programs and many more.
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Now Hiring: Manufacturing Systems Engineer – .NET Solutions & Architecture (AI & Smart Manufacturing)

Are you a visionary technologist ready to be at the forefront of manufacturing digital transformation? Join us at Armstrong World Industries, where your talent creates real impact. We’re looking for a hands-on .NET engineer and solution architect to design and build intelligent, scalable, and future-ready manufacturing software—powering AI and smart manufacturing initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Design and build .NET applications and services that enable smart manufacturing capabilities across plants and enterprise systems.
• Own end-to-end solution architecture (application + data + integration), translating manufacturing and AI use cases into reliable, maintainable software.
• Develop API-first integrations between MES/OT systems, enterprise platforms, and analytics/AI solutions (real-time and batch), using modern .NET patterns.
• Create and maintain a secure, resilient manufacturing data backbone (focus on software and data flows), enabling real-time visibility, quality insights, and predictive analytics.
• Establish and promote engineering standards for code quality, testing, CI/CD, observability, and performance within the .NET ecosystem.
• Collaborate across IT, data/AI, and manufacturing stakeholders; mentor engineers and drive technical alignment across teams.

What You Bring

• Strong hands-on .NET/C# experience building enterprise-grade systems (services, APIs, integrations, data-driven applications).
• Deep experience with SQL and data modeling; comfort working with event/message and integration patterns.
• Experience implementing modern .NET engineering practices (e.g., ASP.NET Core, REST APIs, background services, automated testing, code reviews).
• Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and cybersecurity fundamentals, with the ability to partner effectively with data science and OT/security teams.
• Clear communicator with a strategic mindset—able to influence architecture while still delivering production code.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field required.
• 10+ years of IT solution design and implementation with deep .NET and SQL experience (Azure familiarity a plus).
• Experience with Databricks is a plus, as it is a key part of our evolving manufacturing data ecosystem.

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life"- lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuingsustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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