MES Engineer

Cates Control Systems • Wylie, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Cates Control Systems in Wylie, TX is looking to hire a MES Engineer. Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry. We offer flexible working schedules and expect you to manage your own work to reach defined deadlines, putting your best work into every project. The MES Engineer is responsible for project execution from concept to commissioning. Architect and lead the implementation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and system integration solutions projects. An MES Engineer will Develop Business Intelligence solutions for factory-floor customers in diverse industrial environments. Demonstrate willingness to expand capabilities to other automation disciplines (e.g. – SCADA programming, motion control, etc.). Solve problems and learn quickly. An MES Engineer will provide technical competence during project execution. Help in the design and implementation of control systems. Requires only periodic direction from the Project Manager. An MES Engineer will demonstrate strong communication with colleagues, management, and customers. Completes tasks on schedule. Complies with the rules, procedures and policies as delivered by the organization. Get the appropriate colleague, manager or customer involved to resolve issues early on in the development process. Identify changes in scope and notify Project Manager in a timely manner. An MES Engineer will develop approaches to solve problems, handle customer demands, changes, and complaints. Guide less experienced employees technically. Contribute a broad technical competence to the team, along with superior communication, correspondence, and mediation skills. Assist in managing project’s resources, schedule, budget, and scope. Provides input and resolves issues during the Estimating processes. An MES Engineer will create Functional Requirements Specification documents with the corresponding FAT and SAT plans. This position will require about 30-40% travel, mostly domestic but some international travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent Automation experience plus 5 years of experience
• Multiple Major Automation Provider Certifications
• Experience deploying a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Demonstrate familiarity and proficiency with SQL databases (i.e. SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Demonstrate familiarity with full stack web development components and techniques
• Demonstrates knowledge of Business Intelligence (i.e. Wonderware System Platform, Inductive Automation Ignition, SQL Reporting Services, general dashboard programming, etc.)
• Demonstrate mastery of Automation programming software
• Read and modify electrical schematics, PFDs and P&IDs
• Strong communications skills and ability to incorporate high performance teams of diverse individuals
• Can set the direction for an entire project team
• Excellent customer service skills with a proven record of high client satisfaction

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to travel: 40% (Preferred)
• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Project execution from concept to commissioning
• Architect and lead the implementation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and system integration solutions projects
• Develop Business Intelligence solutions for factory-floor customers in diverse industrial environments
• Provide technical competence during project execution
• Help in the design and implementation of control systems
• Demonstrate strong communication with colleagues, management, and customers
• Completes tasks on schedule
• Complies with the rules, procedures and policies as delivered by the organization
• Get the appropriate colleague, manager or customer involved to resolve issues early on in the development process
• Identify changes in scope and notify Project Manager in a timely manner
• Develop approaches to solve problems, handle customer demands, changes, and complaints
• Guide less experienced employees technically
• Contribute a broad technical competence to the team, along with superior communication, correspondence, and mediation skills
• Assist in managing project’s resources, schedule, budget, and scope
• Provides input and resolves issues during the Estimating processes
• Create Functional Requirements Specification documents with the corresponding FAT and SAT plans

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level