MES Controls Engineer: Real-Time Production & PLC Mastery

North Point Technology, LLC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work-life balance

Close-knit team environment

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, document modifications, and ensure accurate production reporting. The role emphasizes problem solving, data integrity, and continuous improvement across MES installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC/HMI platforms.
• Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Experience supporting manufacturing automation and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and plant-floor protocols.
• Excellent communication with engineering, operations, and production teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

Industrial networking

Real-time production support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

Siemens PLC/HMI

Industrial control systems

Job description

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

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, and production teams to optimize MES-driven processes, document modifications, and ensure accurate production reporting. The role emphasizes problem solving, data integrity, and continuous improvement across MES installations.