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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MES Engineer - **Company:** Cates Control Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Wylie, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Computing Platforms, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Database Development, Database Storage Structures, Wonderware, Rslogix, Standard Sql, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Automatic Programming, Software Troubleshooting, Win CC - **Published:** May 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2a2c810470c73333 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Professional Engineer license?, Do you have experience in Customer complaint resolution?, Are you ready to bring excitement and innovation to the world of automation controls engineering? Look no further! We're seeking a talented individual to join our family-friendly team where fun meets cutting-edge technology., * BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent in Automation experience plus ten years of experience * Multiple Major Automation Provider Certifications or Professional Engineer Soft Skills: * Leadership Training * Ability to lead teams * Communication * Demonstrate mastery of Automation programming software * Read and modify electrical schematics, PFDs and P&IDs * Strong communications skills and ability to incorporate high performance teams of diverse individuals * Can set the direction for an entire project team * Excellent customer service skills with a proven record of high client satisfaction * Requires only periodic direction from the Project Manager * Demonstrate strong communication with colleagues, management and customers * Completes tasks on schedule * Complies with the rules, procedures and policies as delivered by the organization * Get the appropriate colleague, manager or customer involved to resolve issues early on in the development process Hard Skills: 22. RS Logix 23. Wonderware System Platform 24. Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio ## Description As a MES Engineer, you will lead project execution from concept to commissioning for a wide range of automation systems. You'll be hands-on in designing, programming, implementing, and optimizing control and MES systems-while mentoring junior engineers and guiding teams through complex automation challenges., 1. Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of Business Intelligence systems; i.e. Wonderware System Platform, Inductive Automation, Dashboard programming, etc. 2. Database Development and Design. 3. SQL Query Optimization. 4. Data Modeling and Database Administration. 5. Troubleshooting and Debugging SQL Code and stored procedures. 6. Proficiency in SQL Programming. 7. Strong Knowledge of Database Management Systems (DBMS) 8. Data Analysis and Reporting. 9. Demonstrates knowledge and implementation of design strategies for enterprise databases, data warehouse systems, and multidimensional networks. 10. Set standards for database operations, programming, query processes, and security. Model, design, and construct large relational databases or data warehouses. 11. Identify changes in scope and notify Project Manager in a timely manner 12. Assist in the design of control systems (I/O and Motor lists, P&IDs, etc.) 13. Develop approaches to solve problems, handle customer demands, changes and complaints 14. Guide less experienced employees technically 15. Contribute a broad technical competence to the team, along with superior communication, correspondence, and mediation skills 16. Assist in managing project's resources, schedule, budget and scope 17. Provides input and resolves issues during the Estimating and Fabrication processes 18. Create Functional Requirements Specification documents with the corresponding FAT and SAT plans 19. 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