Manufacturing Data & MES Engineer

Job Description

Day-to-Day:

• Serve as the primary internal MES and manufacturing data expert
• Embed with the MES vendor team and own knowledge transfer, implementation, and long-term support
• Support the current FactoryTalk MES rollout at the pilot facility
• Help define and shape the MES strategy for Vulcan's new 1-million-square-foot manufacturing facility
• Design and manage manufacturing data architecture across MES, SCADA, Historians, PLCs, and ERP systems
• Build and maintain REST APIs and backend integrations between manufacturing systems
• Develop and manage SQL databases supporting manufacturing operations
• Establish ISA-95 object models, batch records, material genealogy, and manufacturing reporting structures
• Improve plant data quality, contextualization, and accessibility for operations and engineering teams
• Support reporting, analytics, and dashboard development for manufacturing stakeholders
• Act as the bridge between operations, engineering, IT, vendors, and future digital manufacturing leadership Job Description: Insight Global is seeking a Manufacturing Data & MES Engineer for a cutting-edge advanced manufacturing client in the RTP area. This is a unique hybrid role that combines MES ownership and manufacturing data engineering into a single position. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for MES implementation while also owning the manufacturing data architecture that connects plant-floor systems, SCADA, historians, and business applications. This individual will work closely with vendors currently implementing Rockwell FactoryTalk MES at the pilot facility, take ownership following handoff, and help define the MES and data strategy for a large-scale manufacturing facility expansion. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills in Python and Java, experience building REST API integrations, expertise with SQL and manufacturing data models, and a solid understanding of ISA-95 and manufacturing systems architecture. This is a high-visibility opportunity to influence the digital manufacturing strategy of a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing organization.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, Data Engineering, or related field

• 3-5+ years of experience in MES, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing Data, or MOM environments

• Strong Python and Java development experience

• Hands-on REST API design, development, and integration experience

• Strong SQL and database design experience

• Experience with time-series data, event-based data, and manufacturing data management

• Experience with ISA-95 and manufacturing system architecture

• Experience integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, Historians, and ERP systems

• Understanding of manufacturing data layers (Level 2/3 systems, MES, SCADA, plant-floor systems)

• Experience designing and supporting backend integrations between manufacturing systems Ability to work directly with MES vendors and own system handoff after implementation

• FactoryTalk ProductionCentre experience

• MES implementation experience

• OPC UA integration experience

• SCADA integration experience

• Historian experience (PI, Canary, Ignition, FactoryTalk Historian, etc.)

• Tableau, Grafana, Hex, or similar visualization/reporting tools

• OT networking and cybersecurity exposure

• Experience in batch manufacturing or process manufacturing environments

• Experience supporting MES platform selection and migration efforts Defense, Aerospace, Automotive, or regulated manufacturing experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].