MES Engineer

Cates Control Systems, Inc.•Wylie, TX

just now•$120,000 - $145,000•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. If this sounds like you, please read on! You have to see our Principles at work to believe them. Our Principles are not just wall coverings, we really do work to live up to them every day. We offer flexible working schedules and expect you to manage your own work to reach defined deadlines, putting your best work into every project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent Automation experience plus 5 years of experience
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

Multiple Major Automation Provider Certifications
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Willingness to travel: 40% (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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
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.
Provide technical competence during project execution.
Help in the design and implementation of control systems
Requires only periodic direction from the Project Manager
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.