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# MES Software Engineer

- **Company:** Rockwell Automation, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Bug Management, Databases, Performance Tuning, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, System Testing, Systems Integration, Web Services, Infor, Industrial Software
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb048648f5de7c7303eb9324453397479/eaa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
 * Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

 * 5+ years of experience in MES software engineering or related industrial software roles
 * Experience delivering MES solutions in Automotive manufacturing environments
 * Customer-facing consulting experience
 * MES Platforms: FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC), Modular Framework (MF)
 * MES Integrations:

 * ERP systems (SAP, Infor LN, custom ERP solutions)
 * Control systems and data sources (LiveData, Kepware)
 * Databases and web services

## Description

The MES Software Engineer delivers Manufacturing Execution System (MES) consulting and implementation services for customers, within the Automotive domain. This role partners with customers across the full project lifecycle-from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation, deployment, and production support. Customers view the Engineer as a technical consultant, and you will provide high-quality MES solutions on time and within budget.
In addition to hands-on technical delivery, you will contribute to project planning, cost estimation, proposal development, and may support customer presentations and ongoing account activities. This is an on-site role in Alabama, and will be Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm.
Your Responsibilities

 * Customer & Project Delivery

 * Engage directly with customers to gather requirements and understand manufacturing and business needs
 * Design and integrate MES solutions across production environments
 * Provide production support, troubleshooting, bug fixing, and performance optimization
 * Deliver system testing, deployment, and customer training
 * Explore and evaluate new technologies to improve MES solutions and delivery approaches

Technical & Solution Development

 * Define system architecture and technical designs for MES implementations
 * Develop and integrate MES solutions with enterprise and plant-floor systems
 * Support ongoing optimization and enhancements of deployed MES applications

Project & Commercial Responsibilities

 * Collaborate with internal project managers and customer partners to monitor scope, cost, and schedule
 * Support project cost estimation, proposal generation, and invoicing activities
 * Participate in sales and proposal presentations
 * Identify additional product and service opportunities within customer organizations


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