Senior MES Engineer – 11035SR

Proactive.IT Appointments Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-tech manufacturing is searching for a Senior MES Engineer. This on-site role involves significant experience in industrial automation, MES, and SCADA systems, with responsibilities spanning design, implementation, and optimization of automation solutions. A competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Bonus up to 15%

Leading pension scheme

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Café on-site

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation and MES/SCADA systems.
• Hands-on experience with design and commissioning of control systems.
• Strong project management skills with stakeholder coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardize automation solutions including PLC and HMI programming.
• Integrate MES with production equipment for real-time data exchange.
• Optimize manufacturing processes through data handling solutions.

Skills

Industrial automation

MES systems

SCADA systems

Project management

Data analytics

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

C#

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Allen Bradley

Job description

11035SR
£55k – 70k per year + Bonus + Brilliant Benefits

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 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.

Senior MES Engineer

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