MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time Automation & PLC Integration

North Point Technology; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will work with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, configure MES-PLC communications, and maintain system health across the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related 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 plant-floor networking and communication protocols.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex production and system integration issues.
• Strong communication with engineering, operations, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during launches and ramp-ups.
• Configure 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 reporting.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams to ensure successful MES integration.
• Document MES-related PLC modifications, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial network issues impacting MES functionality.
• Support real-time production reporting and data integrity.
• Assist in audits, root cause analysis, and data requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve MES functionality and processes.
• Support MES enhancements, software updates, and system upgrades.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC/HMI

Job description

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

You will work with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, configure MES-PLC communications, and maintain system health across the manufacturing floor.