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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Analyst, MES - **Company:** Great Lakes Cheese View all jobs - **Location:** Hiram, OH, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Data Integration, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Networking Hardware, Wonderware, Python (Programming Language), Ladder Logic, Microsoft SQL Server, Remote Desktop Services, Software Engineering, Statistical Process Control (SPC), SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Information Technology, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** September 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us03ae0f376e5b759b8df6d7d3da01a3ed/eaa ## About the Role * High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant shop-floor systems experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. * Knowledge of remote desktop & ThinManager * Knowledge of Rockwell (FactoryTalk) solutions * Knowledge of MS SQL Server * Knowledge of PLC Ladder Logic (Allen Bradley) * 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 * 0-2 years of relevant shop floor systems experience * 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 * Knowledge of Aveva/WonderWare solutions Working Conditions * Work is performed in an office setting. * Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. ## Description The MES Analyst is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the MES within the manufacturing environment. This role will provide PLC and application support and resolve system-related issues across multiple shop floor technologies, including MES, SPC, SQL, and PLC integrations. The primary focus of this role is to improve product quality, yield, equipment efficiency, and overall machine integration. Job Responsibilities * Provide support for shop floor systems and data integration to and from these systems * Continue to expand understanding of manufacturing processes and apply this knowledge to existing and new systems solutions * Develop, implement, and support automation systems including distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and SCADA systems to the manufacturing processes * Support, maintain, and troubleshoot Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications integrated with PLC and MES systems * Support Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations on a daily basis to identify, troubleshoot, and solve basic issues * Support and troubleshoot SQL queries and stored procedures * Troubleshoot reported problems affecting production in various technical platforms * Self-motivated, willing and able to quickly understand the environment, and work hands on to solve business issues * 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 ## Related Videos - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)