Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
The MES Software Engineer delivers Manufacturing Execution System (MES) consulting and implementation services for customers, within the Automotive domain. This role partners with customers across the full project lifecycle—from requirements gathering and solution design through implementation, deployment, and production support. Customers view the Engineer as a technical consultant, and you will provide high‑quality MES solutions on time and within budget.
In addition to hands‑on technical delivery, you will contribute to project planning, cost estimation, proposal development, and may support customer presentations and ongoing account activities. This is an on-site role in Alabama, and will be Monday-Thursday 7am-5pm.
Your Responsibilities- Customer & Project Delivery
- Engage directly with customers to gather requirements and understand manufacturing and business needs
- Design and integrate MES solutions across production environments
- Provide production support, troubleshooting, bug fixing, and performance optimization
- Deliver system testing, deployment, and customer training
- Explore and evaluate new technologies to improve MES solutions and delivery approaches
- Define system architecture and technical designs for MES implementations
- Develop and integrate MES solutions with enterprise and plant‑floor systems
- Support ongoing optimization and enhancements of deployed MES applications
- Collaborate with internal project managers and customer partners to monitor scope, cost, and schedule
- Support project cost estimation, proposal generation, and invoicing activities
- Participate in sales and proposal presentations
- Identify additional product and service opportunities within customer organizations
- Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- 5+ years of experience in MES software engineering or related industrial software roles
- Experience delivering MES solutions in Automotive manufacturing environments
- Customer‑facing consulting experience
- MES Platforms: FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC), Modular Framework (MF)
- MES Integrations:
- ERP systems (SAP, Infor LN, custom ERP solutions)
- Control systems and data sources (LiveData, Kepware)
- Databases and web services
- Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Time off
- Parental and Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
- To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- 5+ years of experience in MES software engineering or related industrial software roles
- Experience delivering MES solutions in Automotive manufacturing environments
- Customer-facing consulting experience
- Experience with MES platforms: FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC), Modular Framework (MF)
- Experience integrating MES with ERP systems (SAP, Infor LN)
- Experience with plant control/data sources (LiveData, Kepware)
- Experience with databases and web services
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rockwell Automation and has not been reviewed or approved by Rockwell Automation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.
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