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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MES Engineer - **Company:** Actalent - **Location:** Fort Wayne, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $109,991.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** AutoCAD, Computer Programming, Control Panels, Data Visualization, Ethernet, Health Information Management, Human-Computer Interaction, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Ladder Logic, Automation of Marketing, Break Fix, HMI Screens, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment - **Published:** October 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/in/fort-wayne/24d3a779-1fb7-4439-b045-adb7b276d23f ## About the Role AutoCAD Planning Machinery Visionary Scheduling Management Automation Innovation Switchgear Reliability Coordinating Ladder Logic Communication Commissioning Control Panels Medium Voltage Control Systems Maintainability Project Planning Project Management Database Management Control Engineering Electrical Equipment Rockwell FactoryTalk Control System Design Industrial Automation Electrical Engineering Machine-Generated Data Human Machine Interfaces Transformers (Electrical) Automation Systems Design Engineering Design Process Telecommunications Networks SIMATIC WinCC (SCADA System) Programmable Logic Controllers Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Programmable Logic Controllers Programming Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) At least 5 years, * Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation Engineering, or a closely related field. * At least 5 years of experience programming and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLCs in an industrial automation environment. * Proficiency in PLC programming, including ladder logic and control system design for automated machinery. * Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation platforms for control and HMI systems. * Experience with Ignition or other SCADA platforms for monitoring, control, and data visualization. * Background in database management and machine data acquisition for industrial equipment. * Knowledge of ethernet networking and machine communication for integrating control systems and devices. * Ability to use AutoCAD Electrical for designing control panels and electrical schematics. * Strong troubleshooting skills for PLCs, HMIs, and control systems in a manufacturing or industrial setting. * Experience with control system engineering, including control system design and implementation. * Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial automation software such as FactoryTalk, Simatic WinCC, and Aveva. * Understanding of transformers, switchgear, and switchboards as they relate to industrial electrical systems. * Ability to work effectively in a project-based environment, supporting capital projects rather than day-to-day line support., * Experience with medium voltage equipment, including transformers, switchgears, and switchboards. * Project management experience, including coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables for engineering projects. * Experience with Siemens PLCs and HMIs or other major automation platforms beyond Allen-Bradley. * Familiarity with Rockwell, Siemens, and Ignition platforms used in modern manufacturing environments. * Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and technical stakeholders. * Ability to travel approximately 25% to various manufacturing and engineering sites as needed. * Interest in working within a capital projects team focused on long-term, project-based automation initiatives. * Ability to adapt to a global, multi-site environment supporting automotive, energy, industrial, and commercial and residential applications., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. ## Description * Install, integrate, and commission new automated equipment for expansion sites in collaboration with the division engineering team. * Perform hands-on troubleshooting and programming of PLC applications, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other industrial control platforms. * Use AutoCAD Electrical to design control panels, electrical schematics, and related documentation for automation projects. * Work cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines, skilled trades, and project managers to plan and execute control system projects. * Provide technical support for new industrial automated machinery, ensuring reliable operation and integration into existing systems. * Interface with technical resources and suppliers to identify, obtain, and procure electrical and control system components and spare parts. * Assist with the integration of machinery and control systems into the Ignition platform and other SCADA environments. * Support database management and machine data acquisition to improve visibility, reporting, and performance of automated equipment. * Contribute to control system design, including HMI configuration, ladder logic development, and control system architecture. * Troubleshoot control systems and automation equipment, diagnosing issues related to PLC logic, communication networks, and hardware. * Collaborate on project planning activities, including scope definition, scheduling, and coordination for capital projects. * Ensure that control system designs and implementations align with safety, reliability, and maintainability standards.