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Director Mes Engineer Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Director, Probe and Post Fab

Hopewell, NY · On-site

$164K - $296K/yr

MES usage, tracking, and lot genealogy * SPC, recipe control, and data integrity * Standard work ... Build, develop, and retain high-performing engineering and operations teams * Establish clear ...

REPORTING STRUCTURE: Reports to Site Engineering Director DIRECT REPORTS (if applicable ... Maintain strong working knowledge of PLM and MES systems. * Lead and oversee engineering projects ...

Quality Engineer III

Rochester, NY · On-site

$95K - $128K/yr

Influence decision-making without direct authority * Communicate effectively with internal ... MES, statistical software, or data visualization tools (Minitab, Power BI, AI) All qualified ...

Operations Department Head

Fairport, NY · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

In this role, you will facilitate and direct daily production activities in one of Fairport ... Provide daily directions to production and maintenance employees, technicians, and engineers on ...

In this role, you will facilitate and direct daily production activities in one of Fairport ... Provide daily directions to production and maintenance employees, technicians, and engineers on ...

In this role, you will facilitate and direct daily production activities in one of Fairport ... Provide daily directions to production and maintenance employees, technicians, and engineers on ...

Director Mes Engineer information

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$58.7K

$110.1K

$200.3K

How much do director mes engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for director mes engineer in Rochester, NY is $110,144.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,400.00 and $130,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Mes Engineer vs Manufacturing Engineer?

AspectDirector Mes EngineerManufacturing Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, often with leadership experienceBachelor's in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
Work EnvironmentOversees MES system implementation across multiple projects or departmentsFocuses on process improvement and equipment design on the shop floor
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, automotive, and electronics sectorsWidely used in manufacturing plants, factories, and production lines
Search & ComparisonOften compared for leadership roles in MES systemsCompared for technical process optimization roles

The main difference is that a Director Mes Engineer leads MES system strategies and manages teams, while a Manufacturing Engineer focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and equipment. The Director role involves higher-level planning and oversight, whereas the Manufacturing Engineer is more hands-on with process improvements on the production floor.

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Infographic showing various Director Mes Engineer job openings in Rochester, NY as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,144 per year, or $53 per hour.
Senior Engineer, Controls

$85K - $123K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


J.M. Smucker rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Your Opportunity as the Senior Engineer, Controls (full time, exempt)
Provide key leadership with regard to power and control systems, equipment specification and maintenance, proper operation, technician development, troubleshooting and repair to achieve or exceed reliability targets the plant. This role has responsibility for systems optimization, power distribution, IO layout, compliance, personnel safety, and is a resource in technician skill development relative to plant electrical power and process control systems

Location: Buffalo, NY manufacturing plant

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site

  • Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as needed
  • Willingness to take off-shift support calls as needed

Reports to: Plant Engineer

Direct Reports: none
In this role you will:

  • Primary administrator and troubleshooter for plant power and control systems and is a key member of plant technical leadership
  • Provide input to develop and manage power and control standards and ensure application of the standards on all projects and upgrades
  • Lead the execution of the site masterplan for power and controls systems to include understanding of the installed base, and replacement plan for obsolete equipment/technologies
  • Build and maintain a sustainable system for plant Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) technicians skill development.
  • Ensure technician compliance to local and national regulator codes (NFPA 70, NFPA 70e, NFPA 79 and OSHA 1910)
  • Responsible for validation of the MES data from PLCs. Support plant Process Engineers in conditioning PLC data to accommodate effective data analysis including application development
  • Provide support in the design and implementation of machine control and process automation applications, such as: control strategies, HMI design, MES applications and KPI development
  • Identify losses, and develop plans and strategies to eliminate them, in the areas of safety, quality, reliability and cost
  • Own Key Elements for systems related to power and control system such as electrical safety (LOTO, Electrical PPE, Energized work permits, low voltage qualification, etc.) and Quality/CCP compliance (checkweighers, metal detectors, vision systems, ingredient flows, temperatures, etc.)
  • Collaborate with leadership on selection and installation of new equipment. Become the technical expert on new equipment and ensures the training of others regarding control systems
  • Serve as project manager for initiatives ranging from E&I focused projects to complete capital projects
  • Provide power and controls engineering support on capital initiatives
  • Learn and apply control, simulation and process modeling technologies to analyze and improve overall process and packaging operations
  • Compensation range: $85,500 - $123,200 annualized


What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 2 years of controls or electrical engineering experience
  • Understanding of machine and/or process control hardware, instrumentation and software (ex: Allen Bradley PLC, ControlLogix, Wonderware HMI, and Rockwell FactoryTalk)

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

  • Prior manufacturing experience
  • Mechanical and electrical experience in food manufacturing
  • Motoman robotics or similar automation experience
  • Working knowledge of NFPA and OSHA guidelines related to electrical equipment and practices

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