MES Controls Engineer – Real-Time PLC & Automation

North Point Technology

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago
Application generator

An application made for this job — a tailored resume and cover letter that speak straight to the posting.

Get past ATS filters

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume discrete manufacturing. You will focus on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability in a collaborative environment with engineering, operations, and production teams.

The role demands strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills, expertise with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens platforms, and a background in manufacturing automation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering 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.

Responsibilities

  • Support MES-to-PLC integrations during launches, ramp-ups, and operations.
  • Configure and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
  • Create and maintain PLC tags and logic for MES transactions and reporting.
  • Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams to integrate manufacturing processes.
  • Document MES-related PLC modifications and production support activities.

Skills

PLC programming
Diagnostics
Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Automation/Manufacturing/Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell
Siemens PLC
Siemens HMI

Job description

North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume discrete manufacturing. You will focus on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability in a collaborative environment with engineering, operations, and production teams.

The role demands strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills, expertise with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens platforms, and a background in manufacturing automation.

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time PLC & Automation
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time PLC & Automation

North Point Technology • Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 150,000
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Flexible schedule
+1
MES Controls Engineer: PLC & Real-Time Manufacturing
MES Controls Engineer: PLC & Real-Time Manufacturing

North Point Technology • Toledo (OH)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
Competitive compensation
Flexible work-life balance
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time PLC & Production
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time PLC & Production

North Point Technology • Detroit (MI)

On-site
USD 85,000 - 120,000
MES Controls Engineer – PLC/Automation Specialist
MES Controls Engineer – PLC/Automation Specialist

North Point Technology • Detroit (MI)

On-site
USD 85,000 - 115,000
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time PLC & Automation
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time PLC & Automation

North Point Technology • Maumee (OH)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 140,000
MES Controls Engineer: PLC & Manufacturing Automation
MES Controls Engineer: PLC & Manufacturing Automation

North Point Technology • Toledo (OH)

On-site
USD 95,000 - 120,000
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time Production & PLC Mastery
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time Production & PLC Mastery

North Point Technology, LLC • Novi (MI)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
Competitive compensation
Flexible work-life balance
Close-knit team environment
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time Automation & PLC Expert
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time Automation & PLC Expert

North Point Technology • Novi (MI)

On-site
USD 85,000 - 125,000
Competitive compensation
Flexible work-life balance
Close-knit team environment
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time Manufacturing Automation
MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time Manufacturing Automation

North Point Technology • Bowling Green (OH)

On-site
USD 85,000 - 120,000
MES Controls Engineer – Real-Time Manufacturing Automation
MES Controls Engineer – Real-Time Manufacturing Automation

North-Point-Technology • Detroit (MI)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 130,000