northpointtechnology
Midwest - Controls Engineer
At a Glance
- Location
- Novi, Michigan, United States
- Posted
- 2026-07-21T23:45:56-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Requirements
Experience working with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLC and HMI platforms.
Strong PLC programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostic skills.
Experience supporting manufacturing automation and industrial control systems.
Knowledge of industrial networking and plant-floor communication protocols.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex production and system integration issues.
Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment.
Responsibilities
Support MES-to-PLC integrations during system launches, production ramp-ups, and ongoing manufacturing operations.
Configure, establish, and maintain communications between MES and PLC systems.
Integrate MES template routines and user-defined data types (UDTs) into PLC programs.
Create, modify, and maintain PLC tags and logic required to support MES transactions and production reporting.
Collaborate with Process Engineers and MES teams to ensure successful integration of manufacturing processes.
Document MES-related PLC modifications, troubleshooting activities, and production support efforts.