Mes & Controls Engineer (Ai Robotics)

TL;DR

MES & Controls Engineer (AI Robotics): Leading the integration and optimization of MES infrastructure while applying automation controls expertise to support a tightly connected, data-rich manufacturing environment. Focus on bridging the digital and physical layers of production systems, connecting MES platforms with shop floor controls to deliver traceability, operational visibility, and high system reliability.

Location: Must be in San Jose, CA and work in-office 5 days/week

Salary: $145,000 - $200,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid robot designed for commercial tasks and the home.

What you will do

• Design, conhirify.global, and maintain the MES infrastructure with a focus on scalability, reliability, and real-time data availability.
• Integrate MES with new and existing production equipment, work stations, test stations, automation cells, and data acquisition systems.
• Develop and maintain robust UI interfaces, ensuring full traceability, error handling, and synchronization of production events.
• Build real-time dashboards and data pipelines to monitor OEE, system status, test results, and production KPIs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to support new process introductions, controls programming, commissioning, automation changes, and MES-related troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain internal documentation for MES standards, architecture, and integration workflows.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in MES systems engineering, industrial automation, or controls engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• In-depth understanding of ISA-95 MES architecture and its integration with automation equipment.
• Strong experience with PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley), industrial controls, and HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Sepasoft).
• Hands-on experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPCUA, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).
• Proven ability to troubleshoot across software, hardware, and control systems domains.
• Proficient in scripting (e.g., Python, structured text).

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Ignition Certification/ SEPASOFT MES CERTIFICATION
• ERP/PLM Experience, OT/IT, Cyber Security
• CATIA V6 Experience