MES Engineer

Cates Control Systems, Inc.•Wylie, TX

1d•$120,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MES Engineer will lead project execution from concept to commissioning for a wide range of automation systems. This role involves hands-on design, programming, implementation, and optimization of control and MES systems, as well as mentoring junior engineers and guiding teams through complex automation challenges. The position requires approximately 50% travel, both domestically and internationally.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent in Automation experience plus ten years of experience
Multiple Major Automation Provider Certifications or Professional Engineer
Leadership Training
Ability to lead teams
Communication
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
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
RS Logix
Wonderware System Platform
Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio
OSHA
NEC / UL 508A
VFD Setup (A-B, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi, etc.)
AutoCAD
Solve problems and learn quickly
Provide technical competence during project execution
Help in the design and implementation of control systems

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel 50% (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of Business Intelligence systems; i.e. Wonderware System Platform, Inductive Automation, Dashboard programming, etc.
Database Development and Design.
SQL Query Optimization.
Data Modeling and Database Administration.
Troubleshooting and Debugging SQL Code and stored procedures.
Proficiency in SQL Programming.
Strong Knowledge of Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Data Analysis and Reporting.
Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks.
Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses.
Identify changes in scope and notify Project Manager in a timely manner
Assist in the design of control systems (I/O and Motor lists, P&IDs, etc.)
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 and Fabrication processes
Create Functional Requirements Specification documents with the corresponding FAT and SAT plans
Develop MES systems and procedures for customers to help meet their needs.
Design and develop database structures and systems to integrate into control and process systems.