MES Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and support MES applications in a collaborative, agile environment. You will translate business needs into scalable MES solutions and manage the feature backlog with a focus on modernization and reliability.

The role requires strong Java/C#/.NET skills, experience with SQL Server and web/ORM frameworks, and a background in SAFe/agile practices. Hybrid work options are available with on-site collaboration in St. Louis area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Approximately 7 years of experience in a similar software engineering role.
• Experience on large cross-functional projects.
• Translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshooting legacy applications.
• Understanding modern software development principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage feature backlog for MES solutions.
• Translate business requirements into MES solutions.
• Design and develop MES applications with modern practices.
• Provide technical support to factories and internal partners.
• Troubleshoot MES applications and legacy systems.
• Maintain MES documentation and reference materials.
• Contribute to MES technology roadmap and new approaches.
• Promote continuous process improvement in MES and development practices.
• Deliver projects on time and support factory operations.

Skills

Java

C#

.NET

Angular

SQL Server

DB2

Hibernate

Entity Framework

JSP/CSS

Tomcat/IIS

Azure DevOps

SAFe

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power Apps

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

This Software Engineer role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications. You will work closely with stakeholders and a collaborative development team to translate business needs into tangible technical solutions, manage items in the feature backlog, and ensure that MES implementations and enhancements align with evolving business requirements and modern software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and team members to understand, create, coordinate, and execute items in the feature backlog for MES solutions.
• Translate business requirements at various levels into robust, scalable, and maintainable MES application solutions.
• Design and develop application deliverables for new MES implementations and enhancements to existing MES applications using modern software implementation methodologies.
• Provide technical support to factories and internal business partners for assigned MES applications, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, and remediate issues related to MES applications, including legacy systems, to minimize operational disruptions.
• Maintain and improve user reference materials by writing, revising, or managing the creation of documentation for MES applications.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for MES applications by evaluating and incorporating new technologies and approaches.
• Promote continuous process improvement within the MES environment and broader development practices.
• Support team efforts by delivering projects and enhancements on time, and by resolving issues arising from support calls from factories and other business partners.
• Collaborate closely with factory personnel and cross-functional internal partners to understand operational needs and implement effective MES solutions.
• Work as an active member of an agile/scrum team, preferably within a SAFe framework, participating in ceremonies and adhering to agile practices.
• Engage in related technical solution development activities such as testing, database work, deployment, documentation, and elements of project coordination as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in a related field preferred.
• Approximately 7 years of experience in a similar software engineering role required.
• Proven experience working on highly collaborative, large cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated experience gathering, understanding, and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong experience troubleshooting and solving problems in legacy applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern software development principles and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Practical understanding of factory floor operations and processes.
• Experience working within an agile/scrum team environment, preferably with SAFe.
• Hands‑on experience with Java.
• Hands‑on experience with C and C#.
• Experience with the .NET Framework.
• Proficiency with HTML and JSP/CSS.
• Experience with web servers and application servers such as Tomcat and IIS.
• Proficiency in JavaScript and Swing.
• Experience with ORM frameworks such as Hibernate and Entity Framework.
• Experience with relational databases including DB2 and SQL Server.
• Experience with Angular (version 5).
• Experience with Power Apps.
• Experience with Azure DevOps.
• Experience with MES implementations and MES applications.
• Experience developing and supporting MES solutions using C# and .NET.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and contribute in other areas of technical solution development, including testing, database development, deployment, documentation, and project support.
• Experience working closely with factory and operations personnel to deliver technology solutions.
• Background in environments that require high levels of collaboration and coordination across multiple teams and functions.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement practices and a mindset focused on enhancing processes and systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.50 - $67.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in St. Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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