MES Systems Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This role strengthens the Operational Technology (OT) environment by improving data acquisition, system integration, and shop-floor processes across global manufacturing sites. It brings IT and cybersecurity best practices into OT environments while supporting Industrial IoT, automation, analytics, and AI-driven initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

• Lead OT/IT integration projects that connect plant-floor equipment with business systems to improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to meet project goals.
• Stay current on industrial automation, IIoT, analytics, and OT cybersecurity trends.

System Integration & Data Enablement

• Build and manage data collection frameworks for real-time monitoring and historical analysis.
• Support predictive maintenance, process optimization, and AI-driven insights.
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

Information Technology & Cybersecurity

• Apply enterprise IT best practices across OT environments (asset management, change control, disaster recovery, etc.).
• Partner with cybersecurity teams on risk assessments, security controls, and incident response.

Communication & Training

• Serve as the liaison between vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Deliver training to support technology adoption and effective system usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 5 years of technical leadership in manufacturing, industrial automation, or IT/OT integration.
• 10 years in IT, OT, and/or control systems.
• Experience integrating OT systems with ERP/MES—Plex and Plex A&O (Mach2) strongly preferred.

TRAVEL

• Up to 50% travel to North American plants, including Mexico.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational abilities.
• Expertise in IIoT platforms; PTC Kepware highly preferred.
• Understanding of SCADA, PLCs, sensors, industrial protocols, and shop-floor technologies.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, CMMS/EAM, predictive maintenance, and equipment performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust frameworks and cybersecurity tools (firewalls, NAC, SIEM).
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Ignition.