MES & Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineer

North Point Technology; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Point Technology in Novi, Michigan, is seeking a MES Controls Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing execution systems. This role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC systems, along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Responsibilities include troubleshooting system issues, supporting MES workflows, and collaborating with Process Engineers. Candidates should possess strong diagnostic skills and a basic understanding of MES integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with PLC and HMI systems.
• Basic understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for MES–PLC integrations during system launches.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial network issues affecting MES.
• Support resolution of production execution issues impacting throughput.

Skills

PLC and HMI troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

MES integration

Collaboration with Process Engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC systems

Siemens tag-based PLC systems

Job description

North Point Technology in Novi, Michigan, is seeking a MES Controls Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing execution systems. This role requires at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC systems, along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Responsibilities include troubleshooting system issues, supporting MES workflows, and collaborating with Process Engineers. Candidates should possess strong diagnostic skills and a basic understanding of MES integration.