Controls Engineer - MES

Role overview Support and improve manufacturing execution systems that connect production workflows with plant-floor controls. The work centers on MES-to-PLC integration, reliable production execution, and accurate operational data in a high-volume discrete manufacturing environment, from system launches through ongoing operations.

Responsibilities - Configure and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems, including integration of MES routines and user-defined data types into PLC programs. - Create and update PLC tags and logic used for MES transactions and production reporting. - Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial network issues that disrupt manufacturing execution. - Partner with process engineering, MES teams, operators, and production supervisors to resolve workflow and throughput issues. - Support production data accuracy, MES-based quality checks, part and product-structure records, and manufacturing investigations. - Document changes and troubleshooting, and assist with system enhancements, upgrades, launches, and process improvements.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, automation, manufacturing, electrical or computer engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC and HMI platforms. - Strong PLC programming, diagnostics, and troubleshooting skills. - Background supporting manufacturing automation and industrial control systems. - Knowledge of industrial networking and plant-floor communication protocols. - Ability to investigate complex integration and production issues and communicate clearly with engineering and operations teams.

Nice to have - Production experience with MES, including integration across ERP, MES, and PLC systems. - Familiarity with discrete manufacturing, production reporting, data collection, and quality systems. - Experience with launches, upgrades, continuous improvement, or manufacturing process optimization.