Controls Engineer - MES

North Point Technology; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work-life balance

Close-knit team environment

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-enabled processes and ensure data integrity across the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation and control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networks and plant-floor protocols.
• Ability to analyze complex production and system integration issues.
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches and ramp-ups.
• Configure and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
• Integrate MES templates into PLC programs and data types.
• Create and maintain PLC tags and logic for MES transactions and reporting.
• Collaborate with engineers and MES teams to optimize processes.
• Document MES-related PLC changes and production support activities.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and network issues affecting MES functionality.
• Support real-time production reporting and data integrity.
• Assist with audits, root cause analysis, and data requests.
• Identify improvements for MES functionality and manufacturing performance.
• Support MES enhancements, updates, and new rollouts.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI troubleshooting

Industrial networking

System integration

Analytical problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC

Siemens HMI

Job description

Controls Engineer - MES

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume discrete manufacturing environment. This role focuses on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and production teams to support and optimize MES-driven manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches, production ramp-ups, and ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Configure, establish, and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
• Integrate MES template routines and user-defined data types (UDTs) into PLC programs.
• Create, modify, and maintain PLC tags and logic required to support MES transactions and production reporting.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams to ensure successful integration of manufacturing processes.
• Document MES-related PLC modifications, troubleshooting activities, and production support efforts.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI and industrial network issues impacting MES functionality and production execution.
• Support the accuracy and integrity of real-time production reporting and manufacturing data.
• Assist in resolving production issues affecting throughput, efficiency, quality, and system performance.
• Partner with production supervisors, operators, and engineering teams to support effective manufacturing workflows.
• Support MES-based quality validation and enforcement processes.
• Maintain and manage part numbers, product structures, and production data within the MES environment.
• Assist with audits, investigations, root cause analysis, and manufacturing data requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve MES functionality, automation performance, and manufacturing processes.
• Support MES enhancements, software updates, system upgrades, and new production rollouts.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC and 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 effectively with engineering, operations, and production teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment.
• Experience integrating ERP, MES, and PLC systems.
• Knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, and production launches.
• Familiarity with production reporting, manufacturing data collection, and quality management systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing process optimization.

North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems.

Benefits:

• We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance.
• We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.

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