MES Controls Engineer — Real-Time Automation & PLC Expert

North Point Technology; Zaragoza; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume discrete manufacturing with MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to implement MES-driven processes, configure PLC data flows, and maintain accurate production reporting. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and data-driven decision making across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in manufacturing automation and industrial controls.
• Knowledge of plant networking and protocols.
• Ability to analyze complex production and system integration issues.
• Excellent communication with engineering, operations, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during launches, ramp-ups, and operations.
• Configure, establish, and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
• Integrate MES template routines and UDTs into PLC programs.
• Create, modify, and maintain PLC tags and logic for MES transactions and production reporting.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams to ensure successful integration.
• Document MES-related PLC modifications, troubleshooting activities, and production support.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial network issues impacting MES functionality.
• Support 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 workflows.
• Support MES-based quality validation and enforcement processes.
• Maintain and manage part numbers, product structures, and production data within MES.
• Assist with audits, investigations, root cause analysis, and data requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve MES functionality and automation performance.
• Support MES enhancements, software updates, system upgrades, and new production rollouts.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC & HMI

Job description

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume discrete manufacturing with MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to implement MES-driven processes, configure PLC data flows, and maintain accurate production reporting. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and data-driven decision making across projects.