MES Engineer - Battery Manufacturing & Systems Integration

Gotion Illinois; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gotion Illinois in Manteno, IL seeks a hands-on MES Engineer to deploy and integrate MES across lithium‑ion battery production lines, ensuring reliable data exchange and end‑to‑end traceability. You will connect shop-floor equipment with SCADA/HMI and enterprise systems, work with manufacturing, process engineering, controls, IT, and MES developers to support commissioning and continuous improvement.

The role requires 3+ years in MES implementation, strong SQL and PLC/SCADA experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years MES implementation or shop-floor software commissioning.
• Hands-on MES integration with SCADA/HMI or PLCs.
• Proficient with C#/.NET, OPC UA/DA, REST APIs, SQL.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, and commission MES interfaces and shop-floor apps.
• Integrate MES with equipment, PLCs, and enterprise systems.
• Monitor data collection for accuracy and traceability; address gaps.
• Provide on-site support during startup, ramp-up and operations.
• Translate requirements into system improvements for workflows and reporting.
• Participate in validation/testing and production release activities.
• Prepare documentation and training materials for operations.
• Collaborate with controls, IT, MES developers and vendors to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cross-functional communication

C#/.NET

SQL

SCADA/HMI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Automation

Tools

Siemens WinCC

AVEVA InTouch

GE iFIX

LabVIEW

Job description

Gotion Illinois in Manteno, IL seeks a hands-on MES Engineer to deploy and integrate MES across lithium‑ion battery production lines, ensuring reliable data exchange and end‑to‑end traceability. You will connect shop-floor equipment with SCADA/HMI and enterprise systems, work with manufacturing, process engineering, controls, IT, and MES developers to support commissioning and continuous improvement.

The role requires 3+ years in MES implementation, strong SQL and PLC/SCADA experience, and