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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MES Engineer - **Company:** Fortune Brands - **Location:** New London, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Software Applications, Unit Testing, Computer Programming, Databases, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, System Testing, Software Application Programming, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Oracle Erp, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/FortuneBrands/744000147340689-mes-engineer ## About the Role * 3-5 years experience with software development required * Associates or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering * Technical understanding of computer programming and application development * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Ability to work in a cross-functional and collaborative team environment * Demonstrated project management skills, adherence to timelines, stakeholder communication * Knowledge of Windows based systems and MS Office Suite, * Experience with Python, Microsoft SQL databases, HTML, Java, and Expression languages a must * Demonstrated software application implementations into a production environment * Go-to person for daily software support activities * Knowledge of PLC's, programming, tag structure, data collection a plus * Knowledge of SCADA and MES software, such as Ignition, a plus * Knowledge of ERP system functionality, bill of materials (BOM's), part/product configuration, and production scheduling/sequencing a plus. * Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP a plus * Meticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter individual ## Description In this role you will support and drive projects with the MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) engineering team. You will collaborate with engineers, managers, supervisors, and operators to help drive improvements throughout the Fiberon facilities by developing MES applications and hardware implementations to support the continuous improvement culture. 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