MES Designer
We are a globally recognized leader in the supply of equipment, engineering and design services to the Gypsum Wallboard and Plaster Plant industry... still not sure who we are? Get to know us a little and you’ll see that we’re a growing organization with a phenomenal team of people. We are driven to innovate, our skilled commissioning teams travel the world to provide service to customers and most days we manage to have some fun doing it. If this sounds like the type of place you’d like to work, we’re hiring!
A few of the perks:
Competitive Pay, Travel Bonus, Performance Bonus
Health Spending Account and Health Insurance Options
RRSP Matching
Casual Atmosphere, Flexible Hours, Hybrid Work Options
Opportunities for Travel
Modern Office Space Close to Nature
Most Importantly:
Freedom to be creative and innovative
Collaborate with a welcoming and motivated team
Develop with a high degree of autonomy
Training Opportunities with a focus on Career Development
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Designer
The opportunity:If you have a passion collecting and distilling manufacturing data to help production teams operate at peak performance, we have an exciting opportunity. Our team develops MES solutions for manufacturers looking to modernize operations through real-time production data, advanced analytics, and integrated automation systems. You will play a key role in designing MES architectures that connect shop-floor automation with manufacturing data systems to deliver actionable insights for production teams.
In this role you will:
Design and implement MES solutions including OEE, downtime tracking, production traceability, work order execution, and performance analytics
Integrate production systems with MES platforms and enterprise systems (ERP) using technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs
Deploy tools and strategies for collecting and analyzing production data
Develop operator interfaces and dashboards for key statistics and reports
Implement data-driven process and quality monitoring using machine learning techniques
Support commissioning at international customer sites (10-15% travel)
Ideal Candidates:
The ideal candidate enjoys solving manufacturing problems using automation and data analysis. They have an attention to detail, believe in continuous improvement and enjoy variety in their work. They are adaptable and comfortable working across software development, system configuration and commissioning.
Experience in the following areas is highly valued:
MES systems design
User interface design
Designing reports and analytical applications
Field support and customer engagement
Software and Programming:
Ignition by Inductive Automation
Developing and maintaining databases
MES solutions using custom architecture
Programming and scripting experience (Python, Java, HTML, SQL)
Previous IIoT experience
Industrial Systems:
Ethernet networking
Communication protocols including OPC UA and MQTT
Server and computer hardware configuration
Ability to navigate PLC programs (Rockwell / Siemens)
Exposure to FactoryTalk, iFix and/or Aveva SCADA systems
Qualifications
3–5+ years of hands-on experience implementing MES or manufacturing data systems in an industrial environment
Ignition Certification
OEE certification considered an asset
Related college or university degree
Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy that is imminently available to be filled.
Gypsum Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. If you require accommodation of disability in the application or interview process please contact us. The application package is available in accessible format upon request.