MES Controls Engineer (Ignition)

The MES Controls Engineer’s primary responsibility is to design, implement and maintain the MES Systems at Redwood Materials.

Responsibilities will include:

• Design and execution of all sizes of strategic projects in line with Redwood’s overall manufacturing strategies.
• Provide extensive subject matter knowledge and experience with hardware and software development adhering to ISA112 and ISA95, Industry 4.0, and IIoT.
• Administer and maintain the Level 2 and 3 layers in the automation pyramid to support the manufacturing enterprise system.
• Work closely with IT and the Controls Engineers for network architecture design and implementation.
• Partner with cross functional teams to discover business needs to drive requirements for MES projects.
• Author and maintain detailed design documents, system architecture diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Work hand in hand with the ERP Software Engineer to seamlessly integrate MES with ERP.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and training to the Controls Engineers.
• Administer and maintain databases and servers associated with Automation systems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience working in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Proficient working with Inductive Automation’s Ignition, Sepasoft MES Suite, SQL Databases, Linux and Windows Servers, OT Networks, and Industrial Switches.
• Proficient with python and SQL languages.
• Full understanding of Level 1 Automation equipment such as PLC’s, Robot controllers, HMI’s and plant level networking systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols and fieldbuses.
• Strong with network troubleshooting and capable of terminating CAT6 connections.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!