MES/SCADA Engineer
Epitec, Inc
San Antonio, TX
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$70 Per Hour
SKILLS
Automotive Manufacturing, Budgeting, Data Quality, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Engineering, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, Product/Service Launch, SQL (Structured Query Language), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Administration/Management
LOCATION
San Antonio, TX
POSTED
Today
Job Title:
MES Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer (MES & SCADA)
Location:
San Antonio, Texas
Job Type:
Contract – 6 Months (Potential Extension)
Expected Hours per Week:
40 hours per week
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Overtime may be required (primarily Fridays, occasionally Saturdays)
• Up to 5 hours of OT per week may be approved without prior notice
• Additional OT requires manager pre?approval
Pay Range:
$65–$70 per hour
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong MES and SCADA experience to support onsite manufacturing operations in San Antonio. This role is highly hands-on and focused on process setup, system integration, MES configuration, deployment, and continuous improvement within a high?volume manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate has deep experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and/or SCADA systems, strong process engineering expertise, and the ability to lead cross?functional teams through system changes and new product introductions.
• Lead and support MES system configuration changes and deployments
• Provide hands?on engineering support for process design and setup
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities involving MES configurations
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to meet project deadlines and resolve issues
• Prepare and execute training plans, manufacturing documentation, and system specifications
• Coordinate and support pilot builds, capturing and resolving implementation issues
• Maintain records and present reports related to MES system changes
• Support changes related to the MRE system
• Communicate project status, risks, and escalations to management
• Define, manage, track, and report MES budgets (capital and expense)
• Coordinate design reviews with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Support manufacturing engineers and project managers across multiple project phases
• Adapt to varying tasks to support overall manufacturing and NPI objectives
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Systems Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including successful new process setup
• Strong MES and/or SCADA engineering experience (required)
• Hands?on experience configuring, deploying, and maintaining manufacturing systems
• Experience with SQL Server and writing queries to validate data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering tools (Minitab, MATLAB, or similar)
• Experience working with ERP systems and simulation software
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing engineering projects and teams
• Experience managing project timelines, resources, and budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Background in automotive, truck manufacturing, or other high?volume manufacturing environments
• MES system integrations in automotive or heavy manufacturing environments
• Vendor coordination and technical negotiation experience
• Experience supporting equipment installation, setup, and validation
• 100% onsite at the San Antonio manufacturing facility
• Increased onsite presence during equipment installation and validation phases
• Occasional travel to other manufacturing facilities for benchmarking may be required
• Must comply with all facility safety standards, OSHA and ANSI requirements
• Required PPE includes safety glasses, steel?toed shoes, hearing protection, and head protection
• All work and documentation treated as confidential
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About the Company
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Epitec, Inc
Epitec is a leading staffing and recruiting services company with a mission to make staffing personal. We go beyond traditional hiring by truly understanding our candidates and matching them with the perfect opportunities. We offer competitive compensation, career growth, and support throughout the entire process. Working with top Fortune 500 companies, we are recognized for our excellence with numerous awards, including Best & Brightest and diversity recognitions. At Epitec, we're redefining the future of employment.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://epitec.com/