MES Engineer

Job Description

As an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Engineer, you will manage and support projects focused on developing and improving MES applications and hardware across our Fiberon brand facilities. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve daily MES issues, design and implement solutions, and maintain existing systems to support our continuous improvement culture.

Leveraging your technical understanding of computer programming and application development, you’ll work on integrating MES with other data systems to enhance decision-making, develop reports, and partner with engineers on data acquisition. With strong written and oral communication skills, you’ll effectively engage stakeholders, adhere to project timelines, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, you’ll review and optimize software code, deploy new systems, and provide technical assistance to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has an associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering, OR 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in software development focused on front-end application design for manufacturing execution systems. You will be proficient in Ignition, Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and Expression languages.

This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule, reporting into the New London, NC office Tuesday-Thursday with the option to work remote on Monday & Friday. 

What you will be doing:

• Manage the day-to-day related MES issues and delegate to other team members, as necessary
• Utilize Ignition software for front end application design and development for MES
• Define, design, and lead software implementations throughout the manufacturing operations
• Support, troubleshoot, and maintain current applications and hardware
• Integrate solutions with ERP data to drive faster and easier decisions
• Develop reports based on MES and operational data
• Develop data acquisition systems by working closely with controls engineers
• Maintains, analyzes, and participates in modifications to existing systems
• Analyze existing software code to make more efficient
• Participates in development and testing of new systems and programs
• Participate in deploying integrated MES solutions in the Fiberon facilities
• Develop and execute end-user test plans as needed
• Support project teams to help drive continuous improvement
• Support corporate goals and objectives
• 24/7 technical support to ensure appropriate response and resolution to manufacturing issues are met

Qualifications

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering OR 3-5 years demonstrated experience with software development in front end application and design of manufacturing execution systems
• Experience with Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and Expression languages
• Demonstrated software application implementations into a production environment
• Knowledge of Windows-based systems and MS Office Suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of PLC’s, programming, tag structure, data collection
• Knowledge of SCADA and MES software, such as Ignition
• Knowledge of ERP system functionality, bill of materials (BOM’s), part/product configuration, and production scheduling/sequencing
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP