Controls Engineer - MES
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.

Requirements/Qualifications
- 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-floo

📌 Controls Engineer (Monterrey)
🏢 NorthPointTechnology
📍 Monterrey