North Point Technology
ManufacturingSystemsEngineer
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“Manufacturing Systems Engineer at North Point Technology. Skills: MES, PLC, HMI, Automation. Support MES-PLC integrations. Configure MES-to-PLC communications”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accuracy of real-time production reporting; Support sustained production reliability
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial network issues; Support resolution of production execution issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years of hands-on experience, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLC and HMI systems, Siemens PLC and HMI systems, PLC and HMI troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Nice to Have
Basic understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
What You'll Do.
Support MES-PLC integrations
Configure MES-to-PLC communications
Integrate MES routines into PLC programs
Assign PLC tags for MES transactions
Collaborate with Process Engineers
Document MES-related PLC changes
Ensure accuracy of production reporting
Support production execution issues
Partner with supervisors and operators
Support quality enforcement through MES
Manage part numbers within MES
Assist with MES-related audits
Identify MES process improvement opportunities
Support MES enhancements and upgrades
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Process Engineers; MES team; Supervisors and operators
Full Job Description
Manufacturing Systems Engineer The MES Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting and optimizing manufacturing execution and automation systems in a high‑volume discrete manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on real‑time shop‑floor execution, seamless ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) –MES–PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) integration, and sustained production reliability under strict uptime and quality requirements. QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline · 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens tag‑based PLC and HMI systems. · Strong PLC and HMI troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. · Basic understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred. The MES Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting and optimizing manufacturing execution and automation systems in a high‑volume discrete manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on real‑time shop‑floor execution, seamless ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) –MES–PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) integration, and sustained production reliability under strict uptime and quality requirements. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES · Provide support for MES–PLC integrations during system launches and periods of constrained production. · Configure, establish, and maintain MES-to-PLC communications · Integrate MES template routines and user-defined data types (UDTs) into PLC programs. · Assign, modify, and maintain PLC tags and logic required to send/receive MES transactions. · Collaborate with Process Engineers and the MES team to understand process scope and ensure proper MES integration. · Document all MES-related PLC changes and issues on production lines and communicate updates in a timely manner. · Troubleshoot PLC, HMI (Human Display Interface), and industrial network issues affecting MES execution. · Ensure accuracy of real-time production reporting through MES. · Support resolution of production execution issues impacting thr
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