MES Controls Engineer — Real-Time PLC & HMI

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

Job summary

North Point Technology in Michigan is seeking a skilled MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume discrete manufacturing. The role focuses on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability, collaborating with engineering, operations, and production teams.

You will configure MES-PLC communications, develop PLC tags and logic for MES transactions, troubleshoot PLC/HMI and network issues, and help ensure accurate production reporting and data integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a 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 engineering, operations, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches, production ramp-ups, and ongoing operations.
• Configure and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
• Integrate MES template routines and UDTs into PLC programs.
• Create and maintain PLC tags and logic for MES transactions and reporting.
• Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams to ensure successful integration.
• Document MES-related PLC modifications, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial network issues affecting MES.
• Help ensure real-time production reporting and data integrity.
• Assist in resolving production issues impacting throughput, efficiency, quality, system performance.
• Partner with production supervisors, operators, and engineering teams.
• Support MES-based quality validation and enforcement.
• Maintain and manage part numbers, product structures, and production data within MES.
• Assist with audits, root cause analyses, and data requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve MES functionality and automation performance.
• Support MES enhancements, software updates, system upgrades, and new rollouts.

Skills

MES integration

PLC programming

HMI troubleshooting

Industrial networking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC/HMI

Job description

North Point Technology in Michigan is seeking a skilled MES Controls Engineer to support high-volume discrete manufacturing. The role focuses on MES, PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability, collaborating with engineering, operations, and production teams.

You will configure MES-PLC communications, develop PLC tags and logic for MES transactions, troubleshoot PLC/HMI and network issues, and help ensure accurate production reporting and data integrity