Senior MES Engineer

Barry-Wehmiller • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Design Group is seeking an experienced MES Engineer to join its Systems Integration team. The role designs, develops, and implements manufacturing software solutions that improve operational visibility, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Solutions use technologies including Ignition Perspective, Sepasoft MES, Python, SQL, and REST APIs and range from standalone applications to large-scale manufacturing projects and new greenfield facilities.

The engineer participates throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and system architecture through development, testing, commissioning, and startup. The role supports new manufacturing system implementations and modernization of existing facilities, troubleshoots and optimizes applications for reliable industrial performance, manages multiple project responsibilities, works directly with clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams, communicates technical concepts and progress, mentors developing engineers, and travels to client facilities as needed.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in systems integration, SCADA, MES, or industrial software development.
• Hands-on experience developing applications using Ignition Perspective.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing software environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing multiple technical responsibilities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work directly with clients, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers.
• Willingness to travel as required for project execution, commissioning, and startup activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing and implementing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) applications.
• Hands-on experience with the Sepasoft MES platform.
• Proficiency in Python scripting, SQL databases, reporting tools, and REST API integrations.
• Understanding of manufacturing IT/OT infrastructure, including networking, virtualization, operating systems, servers, and databases.
• Experience integrating manufacturing software with industrial control systems and production equipment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy applications using Ignition Perspective and Sepasoft MES, primarily focused on OEE solutions.
• Develop software integrations involving SQL databases, data collection, reporting, Python scripting, and REST APIs.
• Create applications that provide insights into manufacturing performance, equipment utilization, downtime, and production efficiency.
• Translate manufacturing requirements into scalable, reliable, and user-friendly software solutions.
• Participate in requirements gathering, system architecture, development, testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Support implementation of new manufacturing systems and modernization of existing production facilities.
• Troubleshoot and optimize applications to ensure reliable performance in industrial environments.
• Manage multiple projects and technical responsibilities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Work directly with clients to understand operational challenges, define requirements, and develop technical solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on automation and manufacturing projects.
• Communicate technical concepts and project progress to engineering teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developing engineers.
• Travel to client facilities as needed to support implementation, commissioning, and system startup.

Benefits

• Mentorship and technical development resources.
• Individualized career planning and development plans.
• Career path resources and tools.
• Opportunities to work across multiple industries and emerging technologies.
• Opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, and develop leadership capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed