MES Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Expert

North Point Technology; United States; Teletrabalho; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support MES-driven manufacturing in a high-volume environment. You will work on MES-PLC integrations, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability, collaborating with engineering, operations, and production teams.

The role involves configuring communications between MES and PLCs, integrating MES templates into PLC programs, and maintaining PLC logic for MES transactions and production reporting.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience 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 plant-floor networking protocols.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex production and system integration issues.
• Strong communication with engineering, operations, and production teams.

Responsabilidades

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches, production 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 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 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 processes.
• Support MES enhancements, software updates, system upgrades, and new production rollouts.

Conhecimentos

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Industrial networking

Communication skills

System integration

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

Ferramentas

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC & HMI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support MES-driven manufacturing in a high-volume environment. You will work on MES-PLC integrations, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability, collaborating with engineering, operations, and production teams.

The role involves configuring communications between MES and PLCs, integrating MES templates into PLC programs, and maintaining PLC logic for MES transactions and production reporting.