MES Controls Engineer: PLC & Automation Specialist

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

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume discrete manufacturing, focusing 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-driven manufacturing processes, maintain PLC/HMI assets, and ensure system reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer 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 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 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 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, and production support efforts.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial network issues impacting MES functionality and production execution.
• Support real-time production reporting and manufacturing data accuracy.
• Assist in resolving production issues affecting throughput, efficiency, quality, and system performance.
• Partner with production supervisors, operators, and engineering teams to support manufacturing workflows.
• Support MES-based quality validation and enforcement processes.
• Maintain and manage part numbers, product structures, and production data within MES.
• Assist with audits, 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.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs

Siemens PLC & HMI

Job description

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume discrete manufacturing, focusing 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-driven manufacturing processes, maintain PLC/HMI assets, and ensure system reliability.