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Figure · 1 month ago

MES & Controls Engineer

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. The MES & Controls Engineer will lead the integration and optimization of MES infrastructure while contributing automation controls expertise to support a data-rich manufacturing environment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

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

Qualification

MES systems engineeringIndustrial automationControls engineeringISA-95 MES architecturePLC programmingHMI/SCADA platformsIndustrial communication protocolsTroubleshooting skillsScripting (Python)TraceabilityOEEDigital twinsIgnition CertificationERP/PLM ExperienceCyber SecurityCATIA V6 Experience

Required

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, 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

Preferred

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

Company

Figure

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Figure is an AI robotics company that develops autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.85B
Key Investors
Parkway Venture CapitalIntel CapitalBrett Adcock
2025-09-16Series C· $1B
2024-02-24Series B· $675M
2023-07-17Series Unknown· $9M

Leadership Team

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Brett Adcock
Founder
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