MES Developer at northpointtechnologynorthpointtechnology · Novi, Michigan, United States

Posted: 2026-11-10

Skills: SQLMES Developer Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States Industry: Automotive Manufacturing Role Type: Controls / Automation / MES Engineering Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Controls / MES Engineer to support a ground-up manufacturing automation implementation for a major automotive manufacturer in Warren, Michigan . This is primarily a new-build development and implementation role , not a sustaining or maintenance position. The engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning controls and manufacturing systems, with a strong focus on Rockwell Studio 5000, Ignition, and PLC-to-MES integration . The ideal candidate has personally taken automation systems from initial design through commissioning and production launch and can demonstrate hands-on experience developing PLC, HMI/SCADA, and MES functionality rather than only modifying or troubleshooting existing systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix PLC programs from the ground up using RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000. Develop PLC architecture including ladder logic, tag structures, UDTs, AOIs, sequencing, diagnostics, alarms, and equipment interfaces. Design and build Ignition HMI/SCADA applications , including screens, tags, scripting, alarms, communications, and system configuration. Develop and implement communication between PLCs and MES systems . Create PLC/MES transaction and handshake logic for manufacturing operations. Support work-order verification, part and serial-number traceability, recipe/model management, production reporting, and pass/fail transactions . Integrate barcode scanners, RFID systems, and other production tracking equipment. Configure and integrate Zebra industrial label printers , including generation and implementation of ZPL code. Develop automated label-printing processes tied to production events, work orders, and cycle completion. Perform controls system startup, debugging, commissioning…Sign in to see the original postingBrowse more developer jobs on RoleBurst