MES Automation Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

About the role

This role is ideal for a technically driven engineer who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing, automation, data analytics, and systems integration. You will play a key role in developing and optimizing MES platforms, improving manufacturing visibility and efficiency, and supporting enterprise-wide automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, development, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across North America
• Aid in MES design, programming, installation, upgrades, maintenance, and implementation activities
• Ensure MES systems comply with ISA-95 standards and support operational excellence initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define MES user requirements and business needs
• Develop automation and MES solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, process visibility, and operational analytics
• Support SQL database administration, performance optimization, and data integrity initiatives
• Maintain manufacturing network infrastructure supporting MES applications and connected systems
• Support ERP integrations, including production scheduling, machine performance, labor tracking, and manufacturing data collection
• Aid in controls integration and automation support for capital projects and plant operations
• Support standardization of automation and controls systems across North American facilities
• Contribute to upgrades that improve automation, cybersecurity, safety, and operational performance
• Maintain consolidated controls inventory and documentation across manufacturing sites
• Partner with site teams to improve manufacturing automation and process efficiency
• Support long-term MES and automation capital planning initiatives
• Stay current on emerging technologies and trends related to MES, industrial automation, AI, and manufacturing analytics
• Share best practices and support multi-site collaboration efforts across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related Engineering Technology field
• 3–5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, controls systems, and MES integration
• Experience with MES platforms such as Inductive Automation Ignition and Sepasoft MES required
• Strong programming and database experience including Python, scripting, SQL queries, SQL agents, and database administration
• Experience integrating MES with ERP systems and RESTful APIs preferred
• Knowledge of industrial automation and controls systems including PLCs, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, and Win-CC
• Experience with process modeling, manufacturing analytics, or AI technologies is a plus
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills

Qualifications

• Ability to travel approximately 25% as needed

Skills

• Technical proficiency in MES platforms and integration
• Strong programming and database skills
• Experience with ERP systems and RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of industrial automation and controls systems
• Experience with process modeling and manufacturing analytics
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Pay

• The salary range for this position is $87,800-$109,800. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.