Job Description

The MES Engineer position focuses on supporting, maintaining, enhancing, and implementing manufacturing systems while collaborating closely with business leaders, system users, and cross-functional teams. This role is responsible for PLC development and support, application development and support, and resolving system-related issues across multiple shop floor technologies, including MES, SPC, SQL, and PLC integration. Additionally, the MES Engineer provides technical support for machine connectivity, reporting, and analytics, with a primary focus on improving quality, yield, equipment efficiency, and overall machine integration.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for shop floor systems and data integration to and from these systems.
• Coordinate projects for improvements from minor enhancements through to site implementations.
• Continue to expand understanding of manufacturing processes and apply this knowledge to existing and new systems solutions.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations on a daily basis to identify, troubleshoot, and solve issues.
• Independently troubleshoot reported problems affecting production in various technical platforms.
• Use your initiative and self-motivation combined with a willingness to quickly understand the environment, and work hands on to solve moderate business challenges.
• Develop and support MES applications.
• Configure and support shop floor networks (Layer 2) in conjunction with network engineers.
• Be willing and able to provide 24/7 support.
• Travel up to 40% as projects require.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field and 2 years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience working with shop floor systems in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of remote desktop & ThinManager .
• Strong knowledge of Rockwell (FactoryTalk) solutions.
• Strong knowledge of Aveva/WonderWare solutions.
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server.
• Knowledge of PLC Ladder Logic (Allen Bradley).
• Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter, curious, and inquisitive.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2-4 years of relevant experience working with shop floor systems in lieu of a degree.
• Project Management expertise, ideally including PMP certification.
• Technical experience implementing in and supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot shop floor networks.
• Practical knowledge of S88 and S95 ISA Standards.
• Practical knowledge of CPwE Design & Implementation.
• Familiarity with networking equipment and protocols (Cisco, Stratix).
• Software development skills (C#, JavaScript, C++, Python).
• Knowledge of VMWare solutions (vCenter).
• Knowledge of InfinityQS/Advantive.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed across multiple sites, office setting, warehouse floor (cold environment) and in various locations as needed.• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.