Software Engineer Systems Level 3

Software Engineer Systems Level 3

Location: Huntsville AL 35824

Contract length: 12-Month Contract

Pay: 62-66.67 per hour

The MES Software Engineer provides Manufacturing Execution System (MES) consulting, development, and implementation services for customers within the automotive manufacturing industry. This role works directly with customers throughout the project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, development, implementation, deployment, and ongoing production support.

Serving as a technical consultant, the Engineer is responsible for delivering high-quality MES solutions that meet customer requirements while staying within established timelines and budgets.

In addition to hands-on technical delivery, this position supports project planning, cost estimation, proposal development, customer presentations, and ongoing account growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Project Delivery

• Work directly with customers to gather requirements and understand manufacturing and business needs.

• Design, develop, and implement MES solutions across manufacturing and production environments.

• Provide ongoing production support, troubleshooting, bug fixes, and performance optimization.

• Lead or support system testing, deployment, and customer training.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve MES solutions and delivery processes.

• Technical Development & Integration

• Define system architecture and technical designs for MES implementations.

• Develop, customize, and integrate MES applications with enterprise systems and plant-floor technologies.

• Support ongoing system enhancements, optimization, and application maintenance.

• Ensure MES solutions align with manufacturing standards, operational requirements, and customer objectives.

• Project & Business Support

• Partner with internal project managers and customer stakeholders to monitor project scope, costs, and schedules.

• Assist with project estimates, proposal development, and invoicing activities.

• Participate in customer presentations, sales discussions, and proposal meetings.

• Identify opportunities to expand services and introduce additional solutions within existing customer accounts.

• Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Typically requires 6-8 years of related professional experience, with a strong understanding of MES technologies and manufacturing systems.

• Extensive experience with:

• FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC)

• FactoryTalk Modular Framework (MF)

• MES implementation, configuration, and customization

• Proficiency in:

• Java and C#

• .NET Framework and .NET Core

• SQL Server and T-SQL

• REST/SOAP Web Services

• Git and Azure DevOps

• Experience integrating MES platforms with:

• SAP, Infor LN, or other ERP systems

• Kepware and FactoryTalk Live Data

• OPC DA/UA, PLCs, and industrial automation systems

• Knowledge of ISA-95 standards, manufacturing operations management, product traceability, genealogy, and automotive manufacturing processes.

• Experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, and production support of enterprise MES applications.

• Preferred Industry Experience

• Automotive manufacturing

• Smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0

• Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)

• Digital transformation initiatives

• Education & Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.

• EEO Statement

• The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.