MES Software Engineer

Job Description

The MES Software Engineer delivers Manufacturing Execution System (MES) consulting and implementation services for customers, within the Automotive domain. This role partners with customers across the full project lifecycle—from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation, deployment, and production support. Customers view the Engineer as a technical consultant, and you will provide high-quality MES solutions on time and within budget.

Your Responsibilities

• Engage directly with customers to gather requirements and understand manufacturing and business needs
• Design and integrate MES solutions across production environments
• Provide production support, troubleshooting, bug fixing, and performance optimization
• Deliver system testing, deployment, and customer training
• Explore and evaluate new technologies to improve MES solutions and delivery approaches

Technical & Solution Development

• Define system architecture and technical designs for MES implementations
• Develop and integrate MES solutions with enterprise and plant-floor systems
• Support ongoing optimization and enhancements of deployed MES applications

Project & Commercial Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal project managers and customer partners to monitor scope, cost, and schedule
• Support project cost estimation, proposal generation, and invoicing activities
• Participate in sales and proposal presentations
• Identify additional product and service opportunities within customer organizations

The Essentials

• You Will Have:
• Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

The Preferred

• You Might Also Have:
• 5+ years of experience in MES software engineering or related industrial software roles
• Experience delivering MES solutions in Automotive manufacturing environments
• Customer-facing consulting experience
• MES Platforms: FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC), Modular Framework (MF)
• MES Integrations: ERP systems (SAP, Infor LN, custom ERP solutions)
• Control systems and data sources (LiveData, Kepware)
• Databases and web services

What We Offer

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life

At Rockwell Automation

• We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace
• If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247
• Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office