MES Engineer - Lead Production IT/OT Integration

South 8; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid vacation

Great team environment

Job summary

South 8 Technologies in San Diego, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer to lead development, implementation, and sustainment of our MES. This role requires strong MES experience, PLC connectivity, and data interpretation across diverse manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate will integrate MES with ERP/MRP and other data tools, ensure data integrity at multiple sites, and develop SOPs while training a broad range of users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Data Science/Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years experience with PLC, MES, and other database software.
• Experience with Honeywell Experion Process Solution strongly preferred.
• Experience with PLC communication strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of MES technology operation and enterprise IT/OT integration.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Planning, Development, implementation, and sustainment of our MES.
• Integrate externally purchased and internally produced tools with the MES via PLC or file sharing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve MES issues with service engineers as needed.
• Integrate MES with ERP/MRP and other data tools.
• Ensure data integrity of MES across sites.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for MES functions and train cross‑functional users.
• Develop visualization tools such as yield monitoring, SPC charts, OEE monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, DoD, and other data system standards.
• Identify and drive corrective actions for process quality and performance issues.
• Establish roadmap for MES and related software at South 8.

Skills

MES knowledge

PLC

Data interpretation

IT/OT integration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Data Science/Engineering, or related field

Tools

Honeywell Experion Process Solution

Job description

South 8 Technologies in San Diego, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer to lead development, implementation, and sustainment of our MES. This role requires strong MES experience, PLC connectivity, and data interpretation across diverse manufacturing equipment.

The ideal candidate will integrate MES with ERP/MRP and other data tools, ensure data integrity at multiple sites, and develop SOPs while training a broad range of users.