MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time PLC & Automation

northpointtechnology; Pamplona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support MES-enabled manufacturing in a high-volume environment. You will focus on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation reliability.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to implement MES-driven processes, troubleshoot PLCs/HMI, and ensure accurate production reporting. A strong background in Rockwell/Siemens platforms is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Experience 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC/HMI

HMI development

Descripción del empleo

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support MES-enabled manufacturing in a high-volume environment. You will focus on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation reliability.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to implement MES-driven processes, troubleshoot PLCs/HMI, and ensure accurate production reporting. A strong background in Rockwell/Siemens platforms is preferred.