Work Force Nexus Recruitment Agency

A client operating in the Industrial Automation and Digital Manufacturing sector, delivering MES and OT systems integration and turnkey Industry 4.0 solutions for discrete and process manufacturers across the United States. The role focuses on on-site MES deployment, PLC/SCADA integration, and OT security hardening to improve production visibility, quality and throughput.
Primary Job Title: MES Engineer (Digital Manufacturing / OT Systems)
Role &amp; Responsibilities
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<li>Lead design, configuration and on-site deployment of MES solutions and OT integrations to meet manufacturing process, quality, and traceability requirements.</li>
<li>Implement MES workflows, data collection, recipe/batch management and KPIs using Opcenter, FactoryTalk, Ignition or equivalent platforms.</li>
<li>Integrate PLCs, SCADA, historians and enterprise systems using OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs and industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet).</li>
<li>Own commissioning activities (FAT/SAT), system validation, troubleshooting during start-up and continuous improvement to maximize availability.</li>
<li>Define OT architecture and security controls aligned to IEC 62443 / NIST guidance and collaborate with IT for secure connectivity and change management.</li>
<li>Create technical documentation, data models, test plans, runbooks and deliver training to plant engineering and operations teams.</li>
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Skills &amp; Qualifications Must-Have
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<li>Manufacturing Execution Systems</li>
<li>Siemens Opcenter</li>
<li>Rockwell FactoryTalk</li>
<li>Inductive Automation Ignition</li>
<li>PLC Programming</li>
<li>OPC UA</li>
<li>OSIsoft PI</li>
<li>SQL Server</li>
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Preferred
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<li>Experience with IEC 62443 or industrial cybersecurity frameworks</li>
<li>Familiarity with cloud/edge IoT platforms (Azure IoT / AWS IoT)</li>
<li>C# or Python for integration and scripting</li>
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Qualifications
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<li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Computer Science or equivalent technical discipline preferred.</li>
<li>Proven experience delivering MES/OT projects in manufacturing environments; on-site availability across U.S. facilities required.</li>
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Benefits &amp; Culture Highlights
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<li>Hands-on, site-facing engineering role with direct impact on production and continuous improvement initiatives.</li>
<li>Collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for technical leadership and cross-site deployments.</li>
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