Controls Engineer – MES & Manufacturing Automation
Brief overview
About the company
<p>North Point Technology, a Reston, Virginia Woman Owned Small-Business, was formed in 2005 with the belief that small business plays an integral role in our government's defense mission. <br>We identified a problem: many of governments most important mission systems have a difficult time putting together and retaining teams of highly skilled, driven technical engineers. <br><br>The root of the problem is that important mission programs have traditionally demanded structure and stability only possible from large proven organizations, which typically come with large overhead. <br>North Point Technology takes aim at solving this problem by recruiting and maintaining highly skilled and motivated technologists. <br><br>We achieve this culture by hiring like-minded engineers who have passion for their work and the mission. With our efficient business model, we can attract and retain top talent by providing excellent compensation and benefits.</p>
Job description
Summary
North Point Technology is seeking an experienced MES Controls Engineer to support manufacturing operations in a high-volume discrete manufacturing environment. This role focuses on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), PLC integration, real-time production execution, and automation system reliability.
Responsibilities
- Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches, production ramp-ups, and ongoing manufacturing operations
- Configure, establish, and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems
- Integrate MES template routines and user-defined data types (UDTs) into PLC programs
- Create, modify, and maintain PLC tags and logic required to support MES transactions and production reporting
- Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams to ensure successful integration of manufacturing processes
- Document MES-related PLC modifications, troubleshooting activities, and production support efforts
- Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and industrial network issues impacting MES functionality and production execution
- Support the accuracy and integrity of real-time production reporting and manufacturing data
- Assist in resolving production issues affecting throughput, efficiency, quality, and system performance
- Partner with production supervisors, operators, and engineering teams to support effective manufacturing workflows
- Support MES-based quality validation and enforcement processes
- Maintain and manage part numbers, product structures, and production data within the MES environment
- Assist with audits, investigations, root cause analysis, and manufacturing data requests
- Identify opportunities to improve MES functionality, automation performance, and manufacturing processes
- Support MES enhancements, software updates, system upgrades, and new production rollouts
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience working with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC and HMI platforms
- Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills
- Experience supporting manufacturing automation and industrial control systems
- Knowledge of industrial networking and plant-floor communication protocols
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex production and system integration issues
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, and production teams
- Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment
- Experience integrating ERP, MES, and PLC systems
- Knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes
- Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, and production launches
- Familiarity with production reporting, manufacturing data collection, and quality management systems
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing process optimization
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Experience working with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC and HMI platforms
- Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills
- Experience supporting manufacturing automation and industrial control systems
- Knowledge of industrial networking and plant-floor communication protocols
- Ability to analyze and resolve complex production and system integration issues
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with engineering, operations, and production teams
Nice to Haves
- Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment
- Experience integrating ERP, MES, and PLC systems
- Knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes
- Experience supporting system implementations, upgrades, and production launches
- Familiarity with production reporting, manufacturing data collection, and quality management systems
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and manufacturing process optimization
Benefits
- Excellent compensation
- Benefits
- A flexible work-life balance
- A close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members
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