MES Engineer

K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc. is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the Canada and the USA region since 1993.

This position is with one of our clients in USA, who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.

Role:- MES Engineer   

Location:- Holland, MI (onsite) 

Fulltime

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

•              6-8 years of hands-on experience with GE Proficy Plant Application Suite , 

•             Experience in Kepware configurations

•             Experience with .NET MES applications

•             Experience with Ignition SCADA platform.

•             Strong understanding of SQL and relational databases.

•             Experience with MES–ERP (e.g., SAP/QAD) integration and machine connectivity.

•             Familiarity with Kepware and OPC protocols

•             Proficiency in SQL, data validation, troubleshooting data gaps, latency, and interface issues.

•             Hands-on experience in L2/L3 support, RCA, incident resolution, and performance optimization in a live production environment

•             Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

•             Ability to collaborate effectively with plant engineering, vendors, and global IT teams; strong communication skills.

•             Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

•             Provide L2/L3 support for MES/MoM systems ensuring high availability and minimal production downtime

•             Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues related to orders, WIP, traceability, and quality data

•             Ensure timely incident resolution and RCA, adhering to SLA and minimizing business impact.

•             Troubleshoot machine connectivity issues (OPC UA, MQTT, PLCs) and resolve data inconsistencies or latency issue

•             Collaborate with plant engineering, controls teams, central IT, and external vendors to resolve issues and implement solutions

•             Support MES rollout, line commissioning, and system configuration/testing activities.

•             Drive continuous improvement, automation, and incident reduction

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

•              Manufacturing domain experience

•             Knowledge of scripting languages used in Ignition (Python, JavaScript).

•             Strong issue solving and analysis skills

•             Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.