MES Engineer

Gray Matter Systems Llc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer paid short term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Additional benefits

Job summary

GrayMatter is looking for an MES Engineer to join our team on a hybrid basis, supporting MES applications for clients. Locations include Kalamazoo, MI, Pittsburgh, PA, and St. Louis, MO, with a 3‑day office commute expectation.

The role emphasizes configuring software/hardware for MES, implementing solutions, and training end users, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering field (Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or comparable preferred).
• Experience with industrial application programming languages (VBA, Python, Java Script, etc.).
• Minimum 4 years of experience with MES applications (TrackSYS, Plant Applications, Sepasoft, Production Center, etc.).
• Experience with SQL development.
• Experience with REST API integration.
• Experience with Velotic (GE) Proficy Plant Applications software is a plus.
• Excellent level of general computer technology knowledge of MS Office to TCP/IP configurations and more.
• Acute attention to detail and process.
• Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions.
• Excellent customer service attitude.
• Willing and able to travel.

Responsibilities

• Configuring GrayMatter software and hardware for client needs - specific focus on MES applications
• Designing, developing and implementing solutions to resolve customer issues
• Consulting with and training end users on new applications
• Assisting in project development and planning
• Performing onsite pilots, discovery, testing, commissioning and go-lives, and demos
• Providing technical assistance to the sales team

Skills

VBA

Python

JavaScript

MES applications

REST API integration

SQL development

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer service

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Industrial/Mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

Velotic Proficy Plant Applications

Job description

Who is GrayMatter

We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak. We're the Doers who make their stories matter. At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight. From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust.

And that’s where you come in.

GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.

We're looking for an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Engineer to join our team! This position will focus on managing specialized work efficiently, with confidence and competence. The position requires above average attention to details, concern for the exact correctness of work, and strong commitment to tasks completed on time. The person in this position will take work seriously, has a strong sense of duty, and is disciplined. The position will generally be task oriented, requiring someone with a conservative, careful, and cautious approach to work.

Location

This role is Hybrid and can be in the following locations: Kalamazoo, MI or Pittsburgh, PA or St. Louis, MO. The expectation is to commute to the office 3 days per week.

General Job Duties

• Configuring GrayMatter software and hardware for client needs - specific focus on MES applications
• Designing, developing and implementing solutions to resolve customer issues
• Consulting with and training end users on new applications
• Assisting in project development and planning
• Performing onsite pilots, discovery, testing, commissioning and go-lives, and demos
• Providing technical assistance to the sales team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering field (Electrical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or comparable preferred)
• Experience with industrial application programming languages (VBA, Python, Java Script, etc.)
• Minimum 4 years of experience with MES applications (TrackSYS, Plant Applications, Sepasoft, Production Center, etc.)
• Experience with SQL development
• Experience with REST API integration
• Experience with Velotic (GE) Proficy Plant Applications software is a plus
• Excellent level of general computer technology knowledge of MS Office to TCP/IP configurations and more.
• Acute attention to detail and process
• Strong ability to solve problems and research solutions
• Excellent customer service attitude
• Willing and able to travel

The target annual base compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000, based upon relevant qualifications.

Featured Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA