<h1>MES Developer</h1> Location: Warren, Michigan Industry: Automotive Manufacturing Role Type: Controls / Automation / MES Engineering <h2>Position Overview</h2> 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. <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li> Design and develop Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix PLC programs from the ground up using RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000. </li> <li> Develop PLC architecture including ladder logic, tag structures, UDTs, AOIs, sequencing, diagnostics, alarms, and equipment interfaces. </li> <li> Design and build Ignition HMI/SCADA applications, including screens, tags, scripting, alarms, communications, and system configuration. </li> <li> Develop and implement communication between PLCs and MES systems. </li> <li> Create PLC/MES transaction and handshake logic for manufacturing operations. </li> <li> Support work-order verification, part and serial-number traceability, recipe/model management, production reporting, and pass/fail transactions. </li> <li> Integrate barcode scanners, RFID systems, and other production tracking equipment. </li> <li> Configure and integrate Zebra industrial label printers, including generation and implementation of ZPL code. </li> <li> Develop automated label-printing processes tied to production events, work orders, and cycle completion. </li> <li> Perform controls system startup, debugging, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and production launch activities. </li> <li> Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, MES, networking, and equipment communication issues as needed. </li> <li> Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, IT/MES teams, equipment integrators, and plant personnel throughout implementation. </li> <li> Develop and maintain controls documentation, system architecture, backups, and commissioning records. </li> </ul> <h2>Required Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li> Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix and Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000. </li> <li> Demonstrated experience writing new PLC programs for equipment, stations, or production lines from scratch. </li> <li> Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition. </li> <li> Experience developing Ignition screens, tags, scripting, and/or application architecture. </li> <li> Experience integrating PLCs with MES or manufacturing information systems. </li> <li> Understanding of manufacturing transactions such as work-order validation, traceability, recipes, production reporting, and serial-number tracking. </li> <li> Experience commissioning automated manufacturing equipment. </li> <li> Strong troubleshooting skills across controls hardware, PLC software, industrial networks, and production systems. </li> <li> Experience in automotive or other high-volume discrete manufacturing environments. </li> </ul> <h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li> Experience generating ZPL code and integrating Zebra industrial printers. </li> <li> Experience with barcode and RFID-based production traceability. </li> <li> Ignition Vision and/or Perspective development experience. </li> <li> Industrial networking experience including Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, SQL, or related communication technologies. </li> <li> Experience taking a controls project through the complete lifecycle: design → development → integration → startup → commissioning → production launch. </li> <li> Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. </li> </ul> <h2>Ideal Candidate</h2> The strongest candidate will have experience building controls systems from the ground up, including PLC programming, Ignition development, and PLC-to-MES integration. This position is best suited for an engineer who has built and commissioned new manufacturing systems rather than someone whose background is primarily production support or maintenance.<div class="content-conclusion">North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions!&nbsp; We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems. At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first!&nbsp; We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members.&nbsp; Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today!&nbsp; For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.</div>