Automation Architect: PLC-to-MES (Ground‑Up)

North Point Technology, LLC

Warren, Northern (MI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 145,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

North Point Technology, LLC is seeking an experienced Controls / MES Engineer to lead a ground‑up manufacturing automation implementation for a major automotive customer in Warren, Michigan. The role focuses on designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning controls and MES systems with Rockwell Studio 5000, Ignition, and PLC‑to‑MES interfaces.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience taking automation projects from design through production launch, including PLC, HMI/SCADA, and MES

Qualifications

Strong hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix and Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
Demonstrated experience writing new PLC programs for equipment, stations, or production lines from scratch.
Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition and screens, scripting, and application architecture.
Experience integrating PLCs with MES or manufacturing information systems.
Understanding of manufacturing transactions such as work‑order validation, traceability, recipes, production reporting, and serial‑number tracking.
Experience commissioning automated manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

Design and develop Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix PLC programs from the ground up using RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000.
Develop PLC architecture including ladder logic, tag structures, UDTs, AOIs, sequencing, diagnostics, alarms, and equipment interfaces.
Design and build Ignition HMI/SCADA applications, including screens, tags, scripting, alarms, communications, and system configuration.
Develop and implement communication between PLCs and MES systems.
Create PLC/MES transaction and handshake logic for manufacturing operations.
Support work‑order verification, part and serial‑number traceability, recipe/model management, production reporting, and pass/fail transactions.
Integrate barcode scanners, RFID systems, and other production tracking equipment.
Configure and integrate Zebra industrial label printers, including generation and implementation of ZPL code.
Develop automated label‑printing processes tied to production events, work orders, and cycle completion.
Perform controls system startup, debugging, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and production launch activities.
Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, MES, networking, and equipment communication issues as needed.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, IT/MES teams, equipment integrators, and plant personnel throughout implementation.
Develop and maintain controls documentation, system architecture, backups, and commissioning records.