MES Controls Engineer – PLC/Automation Specialist

North Point Technology; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, configure MES-PLC communications, and support system upgrades and troubleshooting to ensure MES data integrity and improved throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC and HMI.
• Strong PLC programming and diagnostic skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation and control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networking protocols.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex production and system integration issues.
• Strong communication with cross-functional teams.

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 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.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

HMI systems

Industrial networks

MES integration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI platforms

Job description

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

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, configure MES-PLC communications, and support system upgrades and troubleshooting to ensure MES data integrity and improved throughput.