MES & Controls Engineer

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.
• 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: 

• 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.