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MES & Controls Engineer

Figure, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Company Overview Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

Position Summary We are looking for a skilled MES & Controls Engineer to join our Manufacturing team. In this hybrid role, you will lead the integration and optimization of our MES infrastructure while contributing your automation controls expertise to support a tightly connected, data‑rich manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and maintain the MES infrastructure with a focus on scalability, reliability, and real‑time data availability.

Integrate MES with new and existing production equipment, work stations, test stations, automation cells, and data acquisition systems.

Develop and maintain robust UI interfaces, ensuring full traceability, error handling, and synchronization of production events.

Build real‑time dashboards and data pipelines to monitor OEE, system status, test results, and production KPIs.

Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to support new process introductions, controls programming, commissioning, automation changes, and MES‑related troubleshooting.

Create and maintain internal documentation for MES standards, architecture, and integration workflows.

Ensure data integrity and high MES availability in a fast‑paced, high‑mix production environment.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in MES systems engineering, industrial automation, or controls engineering in a manufacturing setting.

In‑depth understanding of ISA‑95 MES architecture and its integration with automation equipment.

Strong experience with PLCs (e.g., Allen‑Bradley), industrial controls, and HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Sepasoft).

Hands‑on experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPCUA, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).

Proven ability to troubleshoot across software, hardware, and control systems domains.

Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, structured text).

Familiarity with traceability, OEE, and digital twins.

Bonus Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Ignition Certification/SEPASOFT MES Certification.

ERP/PLM experience, OT/IT, Cyber Security.

CATIA V6 experience.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is between $145,000 and $200,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Machinery Manufacturing

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