MES & Data Systems Engineer for Smart Manufacturing

Gotion Inc.; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gotion Inc. in Manteno, IL seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES & Data) to join the Digitalization Team on the factory floor.

You will deploy MES, data platforms, and digital solutions to improve production operations. The role collaborates with software, controls, and manufacturing teams to implement solutions, integrate PLCs, and build dashboards that drive efficiency and quality across the battery manufacturing process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 2+ years in manufacturing systems, MES, automation, or related areas.
• Experience with MES in production environments and PLC integration.
• Strong SQL and relational database knowledge.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols (OPC-UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT).

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support MES systems and digital platforms in production.
• Collaborate with software teams to implement and validate manufacturing solutions.
• Integrate production equipment, PLCs, MES, and enterprise databases.
• Configure and troubleshoot data collection systems on the shop floor.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor manufacturing performance.
• Assist with testing, UAT, rollout, and end-user training.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Relational databases

OPC-UA

Modbus

Ethernet/IP

MQTT

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Power BI

Python

Job description

Gotion Inc. in Manteno, IL seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES & Data) to join the Digitalization Team on the factory floor.

You will deploy MES, data platforms, and digital solutions to improve production operations. The role collaborates with software, controls, and manufacturing teams to implement solutions, integrate PLCs, and build dashboards that drive efficiency and quality across the battery manufacturing process.