Job Overview The MES Engineer position focuses on supporting, maintaining, enhancing, and implementing manufacturing systems while collaborating closely with business leaders, system users, and cross-functional teams. This role is responsible for PLC development and support, application development and support, and resolving system-related issues across multiple shop floor technologies, including MES, SPC, SQL, and PLC integration. Additionally, the MES Engineer provides technical support for machine connectivity, reporting, and analytics, with a primary focus on improving quality, yield, equipment efficiency, and overall machine integration. Job Responsibilities + Provide technical support for shop floor systems and data integration to and from these systems. + Coordinate projects for improvements from minor enhancements through to site implementations. + Continue to expand understanding of manufacturing processes and apply this knowledge to existing and new systems solutions. + Collaborate cross functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations on a daily basis to identify, troubleshoot, and solve issues. + Independently troubleshoot reported problems affecting production in various technical platforms. + Use your initiative and self-motivation combined with a willingness to quickly understand the environment, and work hands on to solve moderate business challenges. + Develop and support MES applications. + Configure and support shop floor networks (Layer 2) in conjunction with network engineers. + Be willing and able to provide 24/7 support. + Travel up to 40% as projects require. + All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures. + All GLC employees are expected to produce and promote our products and services in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. + Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Required Education and Experience + Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field and 2 years of relevant experience OR a high school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience working with shop floor systems in lieu of a degree. + Strong knowledge of remote desktop & ThinManager . + Strong knowledge of Rockwell (FactoryTalk) solutions. + Strong knowledge of Aveva/WonderWare solutions. + Knowledge of MS SQL Server. + Knowledge of PLC Ladder Logic (Allen Bradley). + Strong analytical and written/verbal communication skills. + Self-starter, curious, and inquisitive. + Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the United States without sponsorship. Preferred Education and Experience + 2-4 years of relevant experience working with shop floor systems in lieu of a degree. + Project Management expertise, ideally including PMP certification. + Technical experience implementing in and supporting a manufacturing environment. + Ability to understand and troubleshoot shop floor networks. + Practical knowledge of S88 and S95 ISA Standards. + Practical knowledge of CPwE Design & Implementation. + Familiarity with networking equipment and protocols (Cisco, Stratix). + Software development skills (C#, JavaScript, C++, Python). + Knowledge of VMWare solutions (vCenter). + Knowledge of InfinityQS/Advantive. Working Conditions • Work is performed across multiple sites, office setting, warehouse floor (cold environment) and in various locations as needed. • Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.