Senior MES Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior MES Engineer for their team in Oxford, focusing on developing and implementing automation solutions. The role requires significant experience in industrial automation and MES systems, providing an excellent salary alongside a robust benefits package. Join as they innovate in high-tech manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Bonus (up to 15%)

Annual leave

Leading pension scheme (up to 15%)

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

On-site café

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation and MES systems.
• Expertise in PLC, HMI, robotics, and SCADA.
• Strong understanding of data exchange and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions for high-tech manufacturing.
• Manage integration of MES with production equipment.
• Develop standards for scalable and safe factory solutions.

Skills

Industrial automation

MES/SCADA systems

Machine control

PLC programming

Data analytics

Project management

Automation safety standards

Electrical & control panel design

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Allen Bradley

Power BI

SQL

Python

C#

Job description

Job Description

Senior MES Engineer - On-Site

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

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!

Senior MES Engineer - Key Skills:

• 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 ).
• Project management skills, including stakeholder coordination, scheduling, and risk assessment.
• Deep understanding of MES data flow from PLCs to databases/cloud platforms (eg, 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.

Senior MES Engineer

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