Senior MES Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial automation seeks a Senior MES Engineer for a permanent role in Kingston upon Hull. You will leverage your expertise in automation and machine control to enhance manufacturing processes and implement data-driven solutions. This on-site position offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and great benefits including private medical insurance and a leading pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Annual leave

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in MES/SCADA systems.
• Strong background in automation safety standards (CMSE certification preferred).
• Ability to modify and optimize PLC code for data collection.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate automation systems for high-speed production lines.
• Ensure integration of MES with production equipment for real-time data.
• Manage stakeholder coordination and risk assessments for automation projects.

Skills

Industrial Automation

Machine Control

PLC Programming

SCADA Systems

Data Analytics

Project Management

Automation Safety Standards

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Allen Bradley

Power BI

Python

SQL

MongoDB

Job description

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Senior MES Engineer, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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. A driving license/car is essential due to the location.

The role is on-site 5 days per week. Remote working may be permitted on an ad-hoc basis upon request.

You will be rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits, including a bonus (up to 15%), annual leave, a leading pension scheme (up to 15%), private medical insurance, on-site parking and café, among other 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 designing, commissioning, and validating 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 prototypes to full-scale solutions.
• 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 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 device communication.
• Data Analytics & Visualization: Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, and C# for developing data-driven insights.
• Machine Connectivity & IIoT: 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 layouts.
• System Standardization & Best Practices: Developing standards to ensure scalable, safe, and connected factory solutions.