MES & Controls Engineer

Company Overview

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.

• 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.

• 5+ years of experience in MES systems engineering, industrial automation, or controls engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• 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).
• Hands‑on experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPCUA, Ether Net/IP, Ether
  
  CAT).
• 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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Machinery Manufacturing

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