MES Controls Engineer: PLC & Real-Time Automation

North Point Technology; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume discrete environment. The role focuses on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, troubleshoot PLC/HMI networks, and implement enhancements across new production rollouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/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 with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during launches, ramp-ups and ongoing operations.
• Configure, establish, and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
• Integrate MES template routines and UDTs into PLC programs.
• Create, modify and maintain PLC tags and logic for MES transactions and reporting.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams to ensure successful integrations.
• Document MES-related PLC modifications, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and network issues impacting MES functionality.
• Assist in data reporting accuracy and real-time production tracking.
• Support audits, root cause analysis, and manufacturing data requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve MES functionality and processes.
• Support MES enhancements, software updates, and new production rollouts.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Automation/Manufacturing

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC/HMI

Job description

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume discrete environment. The role focuses on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, troubleshoot PLC/HMI networks, and implement enhancements across new production rollouts.