MES Software Engineer
About The Position
The MES Software Engineer delivers Manufacturing Execution System (MES) consulting and implementation services for customers, within the Automotive domain. This role partners with customers across the full project lifecycle—from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation, deployment, and production support. Customers view the Engineer as a technical consultant, and you will provide high‑quality MES solutions on time and within budget. In addition to hands‑on technical delivery, you will contribute to project planning, cost estimation, proposal development, and may support customer presentations and ongoing account activities. This is an on-site role in Alabama, and will be Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Nice To Haves
- 5+ years of experience in MES software engineering or related industrial software roles
- Experience delivering MES solutions in Automotive manufacturing environments
- Customer‑facing consulting experience
- MES Platforms: FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC), Modular Framework (MF)
- MES Integrations: ERP systems (SAP, Infor LN, custom ERP solutions), Control systems and data sources (LiveData, Kepware), Databases and web services
Responsibilities
- Engage directly with customers to gather requirements and understand manufacturing and business needs
- Design and integrate MES solutions across production environments
- Provide production support, troubleshooting, bug fixing, and performance optimization
- Deliver system testing, deployment, and customer training
- Explore and evaluate new technologies to improve MES solutions and delivery approaches
- Define system architecture and technical designs for MES implementations
- Develop and integrate MES solutions with enterprise and plant‑floor systems
- Support ongoing optimization and enhancements of deployed MES applications
- Collaborate with internal project managers and customer partners to monitor scope, cost, and schedule
- Support project cost estimation, proposal generation, and invoicing activities
- Participate in sales and proposal presentations
- Identify additional product and service opportunities within customer organizations
Benefits
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
