Associate MES Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Associate MES Engineer to join our Enterprise Applications team, specializing in Tulip interfaces and integrations. This position is ideal for individuals eager to develop technical expertise in digital manufacturing, process automation, and user interface development. The Associate MES Engineer will play a key role in configuring, supporting, and enhancing MES applications that streamline production processes, improve data visibility, and enable scalability for manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

As an Associate MES Engineer, you will:

• Configure, maintain, and enhance Tulip applications to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop and optimize user interfaces, dashboards, and workflows within Tulip.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production teams to capture requirements and translate them into MES solutions.
• Support integration of Tulip with enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, shop floor equipment).
• Troubleshoot MES issues and provide end-user support for Tulip-based applications.
• Document system designs, configurations, and standard work instructions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through MES tools.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity, cybersecurity, and system validation standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in MES, manufacturing systems, or related software engineering roles.
• Familiarity with MES platforms (coursework, certifications, or project exposure preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Tulip MES platform (app building, connectors, triggers, dashboards).
• Exposure to manufacturing or aerospace environments.
• Knowledge of ERP/PLM integrations and APIs.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and digital transformation concepts.
• Experience using Power BI for analytics.
• Experience with Node.js programming.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• High attention to detail.

Technology Stack

• MES Platform: Tulip Interfaces (App Editor, Triggers, Connectors, Dashboards)
• Integrations: ERP, PLM, and custom APIs
• IoT & Device Connectivity: Edge IO, REST APIs
• Collaboration & DevOps: Jira, Power BI for analytics
• Automation & Hardware Interfaces: Barcode scanners, digital work instructions, test station data acquisition

Experience with all technologies is not required — exposure to one or more areas is beneficial and supported through on-the-job learning.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.

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