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Job Overview

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.