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Mes Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Software Engineer II - MES

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

The Software Engineer II - MES will collaborate with teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to develop full-stack software solutions for the Manufacturing Execution System (MES ...

MES Solutions Architect

La Verne, CA · On-site

$63 - $82.75/hr

Role: MES Solutions Architect Location: Onsite at La Jolla, Oceanside, or Santa Monica, CA Let ... The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been bringing ...

MES Solutions Architect

La Verne, CA · On-site

$63 - $82.75/hr

Role: MES Solutions Architect Location: Onsite at La Jolla, Oceanside, or Santa Monica, CA Let ... The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been bringing ...

MES Solutions Architect

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$71 - $93.50/hr

Title: Life Sciences MES Solution Architect Location: Onsite at Santa Monica, CA Contract The ... Bachelor's Degree in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business ...

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How much do mes engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for mes engineer in California is $104,993.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $130,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common responsibilities of a MES Engineer on a typical workday?

MES Engineers are usually responsible for configuring, deploying, and maintaining Manufacturing Execution Systems, as well as troubleshooting issues that arise on the shop floor. A typical day may involve gathering user requirements, integrating MES solutions with ERP or automation systems, performing software updates, and supporting production teams with system-related concerns. Collaboration with quality assurance, IT, and manufacturing staff is frequent to ensure seamless operations and compliance with industry standards. This role demands both hands-on technical tasks and ongoing communication with multiple stakeholders to achieve optimal production efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Mes Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a MES Engineer, you need a solid background in manufacturing processes, information systems, and a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Familiarity with MES platforms like Siemens SIMATIC IT, Rockwell FactoryTalk, or Wonderware, as well as knowledge of automation, PLCs, and database management, is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are key soft skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and troubleshooting system issues. These competencies ensure MES Engineers can effectively bridge the gap between IT and manufacturing, optimize production workflows, and maintain compliant operations.

What does a MES Engineer do?

A MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining MES solutions that optimize manufacturing operations. They bridge the gap between enterprise systems (such as ERP) and shop floor equipment to improve production efficiency, data collection, and process automation. MES Engineers work with various stakeholders to integrate software, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless data flow across manufacturing processes. Their role is critical in enhancing productivity, reducing downtime, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Infographic showing various Mes Engineer job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,993 per year, or $50.5 per hour.

$115 - $150K/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With

You will join one of our 45 offices in the US, be part of a committed team of over 1500 professionals, and work in teams and directly with our clients doing work that is shaping the world around us. You will be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and team and empowered to make an impact. You will be valued, cared for, and challenged on your path to becoming a world-class professional consultant and surrounded by leaders who are committed to creating an environment that enables you to realize your own success and fulfillment.

As a MES Engineer III for the Information Solutions team you will have overall responsibility to lead and develop projects with clients across multiple industry sectors primarily focused on Information Solutions scope. This scope can include projects related to MES, Custom Software, reporting, IIoT, data collection, reporting, or analytics.

What You'll Do

  • Technical project execution within the Information Solutions group, which includes providing deliverables, maintaining schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Interface with clients to define and manage scope on complex projects. This will require significant technical knowledge as well as project leadership skills.
  • Convey a positive image of Design Group and support for the development of strong Culture consistent with the Guiding Principles of Leadership.
  • Planning of project timeline and working with various Project Managers to ensure the proper execution of the work.
  • Leveraging firm-wide Design Group standards and procedures for the execution of Information Solutions projects. This includes participating on councils responsible for overseeing and adopting firm-wide standards.
  • Drive projects to completion and dive into technical details as necessary to support the project team's direction and execution
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with key client contacts.
  • Providing technical leadership to newer professionals and helping drive the Information Solutions group's growth in technical capability.

What You'll Bring

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in developing and providing software solutions for the consumer products, life science and/or industrial industries.
  • Technical experience should include architecting and implementation of MES, data collection/reporting systems in various platforms. Strong preference for experience with Ignition, Sepasoft, or custom MES/database development.
  • Prior experience as a system integrator is a plus
  • Experience developing in Python, SQL, JavaScript, Java, is a plus
  • Experience leveraging Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), Git version control, or Figma is a plus
  • Experience should include a strong record of the successful client interface.
  • Candidate must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
  • Willing and able to travel as necessary for project requirements to include but not be limited to: project installation and start-up activities, client meetings, company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, or conventions, etc.
  • Minimum B.S. in Engineering field is preferred, but consideration will be given to other computer or software degrees based on actual experience.

Feel like you're on the path to becoming an MES Engineer but you're not quite there yet? We'd love to connect with you to see if we can take you from where you are today and grow you into a Design Group Engineering Consultant.

The approximate pay range for this position is $115-$150k. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position.

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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.


 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.


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