MES Controls Engineer: PLC & Manufacturing Automation

North Point Technology

United States

Remote

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, troubleshoot PLC/HMI issues, and ensure data integrity for production reporting.

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 effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches, 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.
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.