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MES & Controls Engineer

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Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It's time to build.
We are looking for a skilled MES & Controls Engineer to join our Manufacturing team. In this hybrid role, you will lead the integration and optimization of our MES infrastructure while contributing your automation controls expertise to support a tightly connected, data-rich manufacturing environment.
You will be instrumental in bridging the digital and physical layers of our production systems-connecting MES platforms with shop floor controls (work stations, PLCs, sensors, testers, motion systems) to deliver traceability, operational visibility, and high system reliability. This is a hands-on engineering position that spans system architecture, controls programming, MES development, and factory floor integration.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, configure, 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.
  • Ensure data integrity and high MES availability in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment.

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in MES systems engineering, industrial automation, or controls engineering in a manufacturing setting.
  • Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
  • 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)
  • 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).
  • Familiarity with traceability, OEE and digital twins.

Bonus Qualifications:
  • Ignition Certification/ SEPASOFT MES CERTIFICATION
  • ERP/PLM Experience, OT/IT, Cyber Security
  • CATIA V6 Experience

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $145,000 and $200,000 annually.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

Nice-to-have skills

  • EtherCAT
  • Python
  • ERP
  • Cyber Security
  • San Jose, California

Work experience

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Mechatronics Engineer

Languages

  • English
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