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Senior MES Engineer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Client: Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description:
Our client is urgently looking for an experienced MES Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.
The role is based in southern Oxfordshire, with easy access to Oxford, Swindon, and the A34/M4. A driving license and car are essential due to the location.
The position requires on-site work 5 days a week. Remote working may be permitted on an ad-hoc or special request basis.
Benefits include an excellent salary, bonus (up to 15%), annual leave, a leading pension scheme (up to 15%), private medical insurance, on-site parking and café, among others.
* Minimum 5 years of proven experience in industrial automation, MES/SCADA systems, and machine control in high-tech manufacturing environments (battery systems, FMCG, etc.).
* Hands-on experience in designing, commissioning, and validating automation, electrical, and control systems for machines and high-speed production lines.
* Expertise in developing and standardizing automation solutions, including PLC, HMI, robotics, and SCADA systems.
* Experience in RFQ preparation, vendor selection, and supplier management for automation projects, from prototypes to full-scale solutions.
* Integration of MES with production equipment, ensuring real-time data exchange and traceability.
* Strong background in automation safety standards (CMSE certification preferred).
* Project management skills, including stakeholder coordination, scheduling, and risk assessment.
* Deep understanding of MES data flow from PLCs to databases or cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, SQL, MongoDB).
* Experience in designing data handling solutions to optimize manufacturing processes, including product traceability, telemetry, and process monitoring.
* PLC & HMI Programming: Expertise in Siemens TIA Portal, Beckhoff TwinCAT, and Allen Bradley. Ability to modify and optimize PLC code for data collection, automation control, and troubleshooting.
* Industrial Networking & Protocols: Proficiency in OPC UA, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet-IP for device communication.
* Data Analytics & Visualization: Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, and C# to develop insights from automation systems.
* Machine Connectivity & IIoT: Understanding of IoT sensors, vision systems (Keyence), and conveyor integration.
* Electrical & Control Panel Design: Ability to review and approve electrical schematics, network topologies, and control layouts.
* System Standardization & Best Practices: Development of standards to ensure scalable, safe, and connected factory solutions.
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