MES Controls Engineer: PLC/HMI Integration & Real-Time Ops

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

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume discrete environment. The role focuses 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 processes and ensure accurate production reporting and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related technical discipline.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/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 effectively with engineering, operations, and production 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 user-defined data types (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.
• Partner with production supervisors, operators, and engineering teams to support effective manufacturing 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 manufacturing processes.
• Support MES enhancements, software updates, system upgrades, and new production rollouts.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial networking

MES experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume discrete environment. The role focuses 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 processes and ensure accurate production reporting and data integrity.