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Location:
Dallas, TX (Hybrid/Office-based role)
Employment Type:
Full-time, Direct Hire
Overview A leading food and beverage production company is seeking a
Controls & MES Engineer
to support and optimize data and automation systems across multiple manufacturing locations. This position is anchored at the corporate office in Dallas and plays a strategic role in bridging operational technologies (OT) and business intelligence tools for enterprise-wide impact.
Key Objectives The MES Controls Engineer will collaborate across engineering and IT departments to enhance plant-level execution systems and streamline control system data into insightful reporting tools. The role requires a combination of technical software skills, automation expertise, and systems integration knowledge.
What You’ll Do
Design, configure, and maintain MES platforms to ensure seamless data acquisition from industrial control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA).
Develop and maintain custom applications and interfaces using tools such as
Microsoft Visual Studio (C#)
and
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) .
Build and support data visualization and reporting solutions using
Microsoft Power BI —both on-prem and cloud-based versions.
Troubleshoot and support
AVEVA/Wonderware
MES and HMI systems, including ArchestrA System Platform.
Work on integrating lab information systems and business process management tools using AVEVA Work Tasks or similar platforms.
Migrate legacy reporting tools (SSRS, Tableau) into Power BI dashboards and models.
Collaborate with plant operations and business stakeholders to translate production data into actionable insights.
Create and manage DAX formulas, queries, and custom datasets to power performance reporting.
Provide training and documentation for end-users across technical and non-technical teams.
Core Technologies You’ll Work With
PLC Systems:
Primarily Allen-Bradley/ControlLogix
MES Platforms:
AVEVA Operations, Performance, and Quality modules
HMI Development:
Advanced configurations within AVEVA System Platform
BI Tools:
Power BI (cloud and server), Tableau (for migration), SQL Reporting Services
Programming:
C#, DAX, T-SQL
Database & Servers:
Microsoft SQL Server (2019+), Windows Server
Data Integration:
SSIS, AVEVA BI Gateway, external data feeds
Qualifications and Skills Required:
7+ years in automation or controls engineering in a manufacturing setting (food, CPG, or similar).
Solid PLC programming experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley/ControlLogix.
Strong skills in HMI development and object-oriented automation environments.
Experience with database querying and report development using SQL and Power BI.
Proven ability to manage data flow from factory systems to enterprise-level reporting platforms.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred:
Exposure to .NET development environments.
Previous work with AVEVA MES modules or comparable platforms.
Power BI certification or advanced proficiency in dashboarding, modeling, and DAX.
Familiarity with ETL concepts and data warehousing structures.
Other Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Willingness to travel up to 25% to support site implementations and upgrades.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Dallas, TX (Hybrid/Office-based role)
Employment Type:
Full-time, Direct Hire
Overview A leading food and beverage production company is seeking a
Controls & MES Engineer
to support and optimize data and automation systems across multiple manufacturing locations. This position is anchored at the corporate office in Dallas and plays a strategic role in bridging operational technologies (OT) and business intelligence tools for enterprise-wide impact.
Key Objectives The MES Controls Engineer will collaborate across engineering and IT departments to enhance plant-level execution systems and streamline control system data into insightful reporting tools. The role requires a combination of technical software skills, automation expertise, and systems integration knowledge.
What You’ll Do
Design, configure, and maintain MES platforms to ensure seamless data acquisition from industrial control systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA).
Develop and maintain custom applications and interfaces using tools such as
Microsoft Visual Studio (C#)
and
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) .
Build and support data visualization and reporting solutions using
Microsoft Power BI —both on-prem and cloud-based versions.
Troubleshoot and support
AVEVA/Wonderware
MES and HMI systems, including ArchestrA System Platform.
Work on integrating lab information systems and business process management tools using AVEVA Work Tasks or similar platforms.
Migrate legacy reporting tools (SSRS, Tableau) into Power BI dashboards and models.
Collaborate with plant operations and business stakeholders to translate production data into actionable insights.
Create and manage DAX formulas, queries, and custom datasets to power performance reporting.
Provide training and documentation for end-users across technical and non-technical teams.
Core Technologies You’ll Work With
PLC Systems:
Primarily Allen-Bradley/ControlLogix
MES Platforms:
AVEVA Operations, Performance, and Quality modules
HMI Development:
Advanced configurations within AVEVA System Platform
BI Tools:
Power BI (cloud and server), Tableau (for migration), SQL Reporting Services
Programming:
C#, DAX, T-SQL
Database & Servers:
Microsoft SQL Server (2019+), Windows Server
Data Integration:
SSIS, AVEVA BI Gateway, external data feeds
Qualifications and Skills Required:
7+ years in automation or controls engineering in a manufacturing setting (food, CPG, or similar).
Solid PLC programming experience, particularly with Allen-Bradley/ControlLogix.
Strong skills in HMI development and object-oriented automation environments.
Experience with database querying and report development using SQL and Power BI.
Proven ability to manage data flow from factory systems to enterprise-level reporting platforms.
Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
Preferred:
Exposure to .NET development environments.
Previous work with AVEVA MES modules or comparable platforms.
Power BI certification or advanced proficiency in dashboarding, modeling, and DAX.
Familiarity with ETL concepts and data warehousing structures.
Other Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Willingness to travel up to 25% to support site implementations and upgrades.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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