Senior MES Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is urgently seeking an experienced MES Engineer to join their team in southern Oxfordshire. This on-site position, requiring a driving license, offers an excellent salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including a 15% bonus and a leading pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years in industrial automation, expertise in PLC and SCADA systems, and a strong project management background. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Bonus up to 15%

Annual leave

Leading pension scheme up to 15%

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Café on-site

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Strong background in automation safety standards.
• Experience in designing and implementing data handling solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designing and validating automation control systems.
• Developing standard automation solutions including PLC and SCADA systems.
• Integrating MES with production equipment for real-time data.

Skills

Industrial automation

MES/SCADA systems

Machine control

PLC programming

Data analytics

Project management

Electrical schematics review

Communication protocols

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Allen Bradley

Power BI

SQL

Python

C#

Job description

Our client is urgently looking for an experienced MES Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

The role is based in southern Oxfordshire, with easy access to Oxford, Swindon, and the A34/M4. Due to the location, a driving license/car is essential.

Please note, the role is on-site 5 days per week. Remote working will be permitted on an ad-hoc/special request basis.

You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus (up to 15%), annual leave, leading pension scheme (up to 15%), private medical insurance, on-site parking and café, as well as many, many more perks!

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in industrial automation, MES/SCADA systems, and machine control in high-tech manufacturing environments (battery systems, FMCG, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in the design, commissioning, and validation of automation, electrical, and control systems for machines and high-speed production lines.
• Expertise in developing and standardizing automation solutions, including PLC, HMI, robotics, and SCADA systems.
• Experience in RFQ preparation, vendor selection, and supplier management for automation projects, from prototype solutions to full-scale.
• Integration of MES with production equipment, ensuring real-time data exchange and traceability.
• Strong background in automation safety standards (CMSE certification preferred).
• Project management skills, including stakeholder coordination, scheduling, and risk assessment.
• Deep understanding of MES data flow from PLCs to databases/cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, SQL, MongoDB).
• Experience in designing and implementing data handling solutions to optimize manufacturing processes, including product traceability, telemetry and process monitoring
• PLC & HMI Programming: Expertise in Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and Allen Bradley. Ability to modify and optimize PLC code for data collection, automation control, and troubleshooting.
• Industrial Networking & Protocols: Proficiency in OPC UA, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet-IP for seamless communication between industrial devices.
• Data Analytics & Visualization: Experience using Power BI, SQL, Python, and C# to develop data-driven insights from automation systems.
• Machine Connectivity & IIoT: Strong understanding of IoT sensors, vision systems (Keyence), and conveyor integration.
• Electrical & Control Panel Design: Ability to review and approve electrical schematics, network topologies, and control system layouts.
• System Standardization & Best Practices: Development of automation and electrical standards to ensure scalable, safe, and connected factory solutions.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom