Controls MES Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Controls MES Engineer

Controls MES Engineer

Location: Onsite in Dallas, TX

Salary: $120-150 DOE

Travel: Up to 25% as needed 

Position Overview
We are seeking a Controls MES Engineer to design, develop and maintain manufacturing execution and control systems that ensure reliable production, accurate data capture and actionable reporting across multiple sites. The role combines PLC/HMI programming, MES integration, SQL/SSRS reporting and data-driven solution delivery to support continuous production, regulatory and business objectives for liquid process operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure and maintain MES integrations with PLCs, HMIs and enterprise systems to ensure accurate transactional and event data flow.
• Develop, program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI logic, including commissioning and field support for Allen Bradley/ControlLogix and other platforms.
• Create, optimize and support SQL Server databases, queries and stored procedures used by MES, and develop SSRS reports and dashboards for operations and business stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain data ETL processes (SSIS/other tools), develop data models and support Power BI/Tableau reporting including use of DAX where applicable.
• Collaborate with process, operations and quality teams to define control requirements, data collection points, recipes, batch sequencing and alarming strategies for liquid process lines and flow meter integrations.
• Lead system testing, validation and release activities including FAT/SAT, version control, documentation and change control for corporate standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, wiring/configuration diagrams, code comments and HMI screens consistent with corporate standards.
• Coach and transfer knowledge to site engineers and technicians; support continuous improvement initiatives and standardization across sites.
• Support networked instrumentation and industrial Ethernet communications, cybersecurity best practices and interface requirements with enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Controls, Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years hands on experience implementing and supporting MES systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting; required exposure to Allen Bradley/ControlLogix and RSLogix 5000 preferred.
• Strong HMI development skills (Wonderware/AVEVA/Archestra or similar).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, writing efficient queries, stored procedures and experience building SSRS reports.
• Hands on MES experience (configuration, integration, recipe management, event/transaction handling).
• Experience with ETL processes and SSIS, and familiarity with .NET development, Visual Studio and C# for custom integrations.
• Experience building dashboards and reports in Power BI or Tableau; familiarity with Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems, industrial Ethernet, flow meter integration and liquid process control/measurement.
• Solid analytical and troubleshooting skills, with experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; experience working with cross functional teams and supporting site deployments.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites for commissioning, support and knowledge transfer as required.

Benefits

• Full health coverage with zero deductible and premium for employee-only coverage.

• 401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.

• Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• 4 weeks of PTO plus paid company holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Fitness membership reimbursement.

• Paid time off for volunteering 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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