Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Location: South Oxfordshire (Fully Onsite)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits
Our client is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to take a leading role in deploying and evolving a cutting-edge Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across global factory sites. This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in South Oxfordshire, with occasional international travel (~20%).
The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating shopfloor automation systems with enterprise platforms, driving data accuracy, operational efficiency, and smart factory innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead MES integration across production lines and data platforms
* Design and implement PLC/Scada communications and automation networks
* Troubleshoot MES and machine data issues globally
* Leverage MES data for performance insights and predictive maintenance
* Collaborate with developers, engineers, and factory teams worldwide
Ideal Candidate:
1. 5+ years' experience in automation, MES/SCADA, and industrial control
2. Skilled in PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley)
3. Strong grasp of OPC UA, Profinet, and industrial data protocols
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