Ground‑Up MES & Controls Engineer (Rockwell/Ignition)

North-Point-Technology; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology in Warren, MI is seeking a seasoned Controls / MES Engineer to lead a ground-up manufacturing automation implementation for a major automotive manufacturer. You will design, program, and commission controls and MES integration, with a focus on Rockwell Studio 5000, PLC-to-MES interfaces, and Ignition.

The role emphasizes end-to-end development from initial concept through production launch, including HMI/SCADA, PLC programming, work-order validation, traceability, and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix and Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
• Experience writing new PLC programs for equipment, stations, or production lines from scratch.
• Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Experience integrating PLCs with MES or manufacturing information systems.
• Experience commissioning automated manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Allen-Bradley PLC programs from the ground up.
• 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.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA development

MES integration

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RSLogix 5000

Studio 5000

Ignition

ZPL coding

Job description

North Point Technology in Warren, MI is seeking a seasoned Controls / MES Engineer to lead a ground-up manufacturing automation implementation for a major automotive manufacturer. You will design, program, and commission controls and MES integration, with a focus on Rockwell Studio 5000, PLC-to-MES interfaces, and Ignition.

The role emphasizes end-to-end development from initial concept through production launch, including HMI/SCADA, PLC programming, work-order validation, traceability, and