MES Designer

Gyptech; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel bonus

Performance bonus

Health spending account

Health insurance options

RRSP matching

Hybrid work options

Opportunities for travel

Modern office near nature

Job summary

Gypsum Technologies Inc. is seeking an MES Designer to connect shop-floor automation with manufacturing data systems. You will design MES architectures that deliver real-time insights to production teams and deploy analytics-driven solutions for peak performance.

The role requires hands-on experience in MES and data systems, plus travel to international sites. You will work across software development, configuration, and commissioning with a collaborative team in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Designing reports and analytical applications
• Field support and customer engagement
• Programming and scripting (Python, Java, HTML, SQL)
• Exposure to OPC UA and MQTT
• Developing and maintaining databases
• MES solutions using custom architecture
• Networking and Ethernet basics
• Navigation of PLC programs (Rockwell/Siemens)
• Experience with SCADA like Aveva/iFix

Responsibilities

• Design and implement MES solutions including OEE, downtime tracking, production traceability, work order execution, and performance analytics
• Integrate production systems with MES platforms and ERP using OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs
• Deploy tools and strategies for collecting and analyzing production data
• Develop operator interfaces and dashboards for key statistics and reports
• Implement data-driven process and quality monitoring using machine learning techniques
• Support commissioning at international customer sites (10-15% travel)

Skills

MES design

Data analysis

Industrial automation

Programming (Python, Java, HTML, SQL)

Field support

Education

Related college degree

OEE certification (asset)

Tools

Ignition by Inductive Automation

OPC UA

MQTT

REST APIs

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Aveva SCADA

FactoryTalk

iFix

Job description

We are a globally recognized leader in the supply of equipment, engineering and design services to the Gypsum Wallboard and Plaster Plant industry... still not sure who we are? Get to know us a little and you’ll see that we’re a growing organization with a phenomenal team of people.We are driven to innovate, our skilled commissioning teams travel the world to provide service to customers and most days we manage to have some fun doing it.If this sounds like the type of place you’d like to work, we’re hiring!

A few of the perks:

• Competitive Pay, Travel Bonus, Performance Bonus
• Health Spending Account and Health Insurance Options
• RRSP Matching
• Casual Atmosphere, Flexible Hours, Hybrid Work Options
• Opportunities for Travel
• Modern Office Space Close to Nature

Most Importantly:

• Freedom to be creative and innovative
• Collaborate with a welcoming and motivated team
• Develop with a high degree of autonomy
• Training Opportunities with a focus on Career Development

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Designer

The opportunity:

If you have a passion collecting and distilling manufacturing data to help production teams operate at peak performance, we have an exciting opportunity. Our team develops MES solutions for manufacturers looking to modernize operations through real-time production data, advanced analytics, and integrated automation systems. You will play a key role in designing MES architectures that connect shop-floor automation with manufacturing data systems to deliver actionable insights for production teams.

In this role you will:

• Design and implement MES solutions including OEE, downtime tracking, production traceability, work order execution, and performance analytics
• Integrate production systems with MES platforms and enterprise systems (ERP) using technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs
• Deploy tools and strategies for collecting and analyzing production data
• Develop operator interfaces and dashboards for key statistics and reports
• Implement data-driven process and quality monitoring using machine learning techniques
• Support commissioning at international customer sites (10-15% travel)

Ideal Candidates:

The ideal candidate enjoys solving manufacturing problems using automation and data analysis. They have an attention to detail, believe in continuous improvement and enjoy variety in their work. They are adaptable and comfortable working across software development, system configuration and commissioning.

Experience in the following areas is highly valued:

• Designing reports and analytical applications
• Field support and customer engagement
• Software and Programming:
• Ignition by Inductive Automation
• Developing and maintaining databases
• MES solutions using custom architecture
• Programming and scripting experience (Python, Java, HTML, SQL)
• Ethernet networking
• Communication protocols including OPC UA and MQTT
• Server and computer hardware configuration
• Ability to navigate PLC programs (Rockwell / Siemens)
• Exposure to FactoryTalk, iFix and/or Aveva SCADA systems

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience implementing MES or manufacturing data systems in an industrial environment
• OEE certification considered an asset
• Related college or university degree

Gypsum Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest.If you require accommodation of disability in the application or interview process please contact us.The application package is available in accessible format upon request.

Salary Range: $95,000.00-$120,000.00

Active Vacancy: This job posting is for an existing, immediate vacancy within our organization.