MES Controls Engineer - PLC & HMI Integration Pro

North Point Technology; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology in Maumee, OH is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume manufacturing through MES, PLC integration, and real-time production execution.

You will work with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, configure communications, and ensure data integrity. The ideal candidate has strong PLC skills and a solid background in automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with MES-to-PLC integrations.
• Strong PLC programming and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of plant-floor networking protocols.
• Excellent communication across engineering and operations.

Responsibilities

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during launches and ramp-ups.
• Configure and maintain MES-PLC communications.
• Create and modify PLC tags and logic for MES transactions.
• Document MES-related PLC modifications and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and network issues affecting MES.
• Support real-time production reporting and data integrity.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to integrate processes.
• Assist with audits and production data requests.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

System integration

Production data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC/HMI

PLC/SCADA integration

Job description

North Point Technology in Maumee, OH is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume manufacturing through MES, PLC integration, and real-time production execution.

You will work with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, configure communications, and ensure data integrity. The ideal candidate has strong PLC skills and a solid background in automation.