MES Developer

MES Developer Location: Warren, Michigan Industry: Automotive Manufacturing Role Type: Controls / Automation / MES Engineering Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Controls / MES Engineer to support a ground-up manufacturing automation implementation for a major automotive manufacturer in Warren, Michigan . This is primarily a new-build development and implementation role , not a sustaining or maintenance position. The engineer will be responsible for designing, programming, integrating, and commissioning controls and manufacturing systems, with a strong focus on Rockwell Studio 5000, Ignition, and PLC-to-MES integration . The ideal candidate has personally taken automation systems from initial design through commissioning and production launch and can demonstrate hands-on experience developing PLC, HMI/SCADA, and MES functionality rather than only modifying or troubleshooting existing systems. Key Responsibilities Design and develop Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix PLC programs from the ground up using RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000. Develop PLC architecture including ladder logic, tag structures, UDTs, AOIs, sequencing, diagnostics, alarms, and equipment interfaces. Design and build Ignition HMI/SCADA applications , including screens, tags, scripting, alarms, communications, and system configuration. Develop and implement communication between PLCs and MES systems . Create PLC/MES transaction and handshake logic for manufacturing operations. Support work-order verification, part and serial-number traceability, recipe/model management, production reporting, and pass/fail transactions . Integrate barcode scanners, RFID systems, and other production tracking equipment. Configure and integrate Zebra industrial label printers , including generation and implementation of ZPL code. Develop automated label-printing processes tied to production events, work orders, and cycle completion. Perform controls system startup, debugging, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and production launch activities. Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, MES, networking, and equipment communication issues as needed. Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, IT/MES teams, equipment integrators, and plant personnel throughout implementation. Develop and maintain controls documentation, system architecture, backups, and commissioning records. Required Qualifications Strong hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix and Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000 . Demonstrated experience writing new PLC programs for equipment, stations, or production lines from scratch . Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition . Experience developing Ignition screens, tags, scripting, and/or application architecture. Experience integrating PLCs with MES or manufacturing information systems . Understanding of manufacturing transactions such as work-order validation, traceability, recipes, production reporting, and serial-number…