Controls Engineer

North Point Technology; Zaragoza; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume manufacturing operations. The role focuses on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and ensuring automation system reliability across engineering, operations, and production teams.

The candidate will drive MES-driven processes, configure MES-PLC communications, and troubleshoot PLC/HMI issues to improve throughput and data integrity.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with PLCs (Rockwell/Siemens) and HMI; strong diagnostic skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of plant-floor networking and data communication protocols.
• Ability to analyze complex production and system integration issues.

Responsabilidades

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches, ramp-ups, and ongoing operations.
• Configure and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
• Integrate MES template routines into PLC programs.
• Create and maintain PLC tags and logic to support MES transactions and reporting.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to ensure MES integration success.
• Document MES-related PLC changes, troubleshooting, and production support.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

HMI development

MES integration

Industrial networking

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley

Siemens PLC / SIMATIC

Descripción del empleo

MES Controls Engineer

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume discrete manufacturing environment. This role focuses on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and production teams to support and optimize MES-driven manufacturing processes.

MES Controls Engineer

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume discrete manufacturing environment. This role focuses on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and production teams to support and optimize MES-driven manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches, production ramp-ups, and ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Configure, establish, and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
• Integrate MES template routines and user-defined data types (UDTs) into PLC programs.
• Create, modify, and maintain PLC tags and logic required to support MES transactions and production reporting.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams to ensure successful integration of manufacturing processes.
• Document MES-related PLC modifications, troubleshooting activities, and production support efforts.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial network issues impacting MES functionality and production execution.
• Support the accuracy and integrity of real-time production reporting and manufacturing data.
• Assist in resolving production issues affecting throughput, efficiency, quality, and system performance.
• Partner with production supervisors, operators, and engineering teams to support effective manufacturing workflows.
• Support MES-based quality validation and enforcement processes.
• Maintain and manage part numbers, product structures, and production data within the MES environment.
• Assist with audits, investigations, root cause analysis, and manufacturing data requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve MES functionality, automation performance, and manufacturing processes.
• Support MES enhancements, software updates, system upgrades, and new production rollouts.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC and HMI platforms.
• Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and plant-floor communication protocols.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex production and system integration issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, and production teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment.
• Experience integrating ERP, MES, and PLC systems.
• Knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, and production launches.
• Familiarity with production reporting, manufacturing data collection, and quality management systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing process optimization.

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

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