MES Software Engineer

Rockwell Automation; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including Medical, Df

401k

Paid Time off

Parental and Caregiver Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a MES software engineer to design, configure, and implement FactoryTalk ProductionCentre and Modular Framework solutions across manufacturing environments.

You will integrate with ERP systems (SAP, Infor LN), PLCs, Kepware, and live data, building Java, C#, .NET, and REST/SOAP components while ensuring performance and traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/EE or related field.
• 5+ years MES software engineering experience.
• Experience with FTPC and MF platforms is highly desirable.
• Experience integrating MES with SAP, Infor LN or other ERPs.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement MES solutions using FTPC and MF.
• Develop MES functionality: production execution, traceability, genealogy, quality, reporting.
• Integrate with ERP, PLCs, Kepware, and live data; develop Java/C#/REST/SOAP components.
• Install, configure, test, deploy, upgrade, and optimize performance; provide Level 2/3 support.
• Create specs, architecture docs, and deployment procedures; collaborate with teams.

Skills

MES software engineering

ISA-95 knowledge

Manufacturing operations management

Automotive manufacturing domain

Digital transformation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering/EE

Tools

FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC)

FactoryTalk Modular Framework (MF)

Java

C#

.NET Framework/.NET Core

SQL Server

REST/SOAP Web Services

Git/Azure DevOps

Kepware

FactoryTalk Live Data

OPC DA/UA

PLCs

SAP

Infor LN

ERP integration

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work.

Job Description

• Design, configure, and implement MES solutions using FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) and Modular Framework (MF).
• Develop and support MES functionality including production execution, traceability, genealogy, quality, and reporting.
• Design and implement integrations with ERP systems (SAP, Infor LN, custom ERP), PLCs, Kepware, FactoryTalk Live Data, databases, and web services.
• Develop custom applications, business logic, reports, interfaces, and database objects using Java, C#, .NET, SQL Server, REST/SOAP APIs, and related technologies.
• Perform system installation, configuration, testing, deployment, upgrades, and performance optimization.
• Troubleshoot application, integration, database, and production issues, providing Level 2/3 support.
• Create technical specifications, architecture documentation, and deployment procedures.
• Collaborate with project teams to estimate effort, define technical solutions, and support project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of MES software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with:
• FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC)
• FactoryTalk Modular Framework (MF)
• MES implementation and customization
• Proficiency in:
• Java
• C#
• .NET Framework/.NET Core SQL Server & T-SQL REST/SOAP Web Services Git/Azure DevOps
• Experience integrating MES with:
• SAP
• Infor LN
• or other ERP systems
• Kepware
• FactoryTalk Live Data
• OPC DA/UA
• PLCs
• and industrial automation systems
• Knowledge of ISA-95, manufacturing operations management, traceability, genealogy, and Automotive manufacturing processes.
• Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and production support of enterprise MES applications.
• Preferred Industry Experience:
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Smart Manufacturing
• Industry 4.0
• Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
• and Digital Transformation initiatives.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work.