MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time PLC Integration & Automation

nptllc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to support MES-driven manufacturing in a high-volume environment. You will focus on MES-to-PLC integrations, PLC programming, and real-time production execution to enhance automation reliability.

Collaboration with engineering, operations, and production teams is essential to optimize MES-based processes and ensure accurate production data reporting.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting in automation environments.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and plant-floor communications.
• Experience supporting MES/ERP/PLC integrations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches and ramp-ups.
• Configure and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
• Develop PLC tags and logic 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 real-time production reporting and manufacturing data accuracy.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Industrial networking

System integration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC/HMI

Job description

North Point Technology is seeking a skilled Controls Engineer to support MES-driven manufacturing in a high-volume environment. You will focus on MES-to-PLC integrations, PLC programming, and real-time production execution to enhance automation reliability.

Collaboration with engineering, operations, and production teams is essential to optimize MES-based processes and ensure accurate production data reporting.