• Looking to hire an Automation Engineer II to join our Engineering Manufacturing team in Fort Worth, TX.
• As an Automation Engineer II, you will primarily support the integration and deployment of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• In this role you will work closely with the MES Ops Team to adhere to a project schedule integrating various machines/processes into the MES system for manufacturing.
• The Engineer serves as a technical bridge between manufacturing operations, quality, automation, IT, and validation teams.
• Primarily the integration will focus on the PLC programming and OPC connection to the Siemens Opcenter MES system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages the installation of automation systems while ensuring safety, and validating the automated system for adherence to requirements, CGMPs, and intended system operation.
• Supports Automation Technicians in situations where troubleshooting or technology may fall outside of their area of expertise.
• Interacts with production supervisors/managers to identify areas to improve equipment throughput, flexibility, quality, safety, and/or reliability.
• Plans and executes engineering project work with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoots equipment/process control systems and change control activities.
• Programs PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems. Specifically A-B PLCs and Ignition SCADA
• Designs and implements modifications to the existing manufacturing equipment that will improve the operational efficiencies.

Top Skills:

• Hand on programming of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems. Specifically A-B PLCs and Ignition SCADA systems.
• MES Programming/Integration (PLCs, SCADA, & OPC).
• Strong understanding of: MES concepts, Manufacturing processes and equipment, PLC-based automation and machine data collection.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of manufacturing MES systems, from requirements definition through production rollout.
• Design machine connectivity architecture (PLC, sensors, edge devices, historians) to collect accurate production and downtime data.
• Ensure consistent MES logic and metrics across lines.