MES Automation Engineer (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
Mitsubishi Chemical · Reading, PA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $88k–$110k
- Travel
- 25%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Mitsubishi Chemical (chemicals) in Reading, PA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, MES
- Base pay
- $88k–$110k
- Day to day
- about 25% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $89k–$133k. This one lists $88k–$110k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 22 controls engineer openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Pennsylvania plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 21 other live controls postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- About 11% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $89k–$133k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Automation 77%
- ✓ PLC 68%
- Root cause 36%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 32%
- Robotics 32%
- Lean 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Mitsubishi Chemical in Reading
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Company
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc.
Job Description
Are you passionate about industrial automation, manufacturing systems, and driving the factory of the future? We are seeking an MES Automation Engineer to support the advancement of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), industrial automation, and smart manufacturing technologies across our North American operations.
This role is ideal for a technically driven engineer who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing, automation, data analytics, and systems integration. You will play a key role in developing and optimizing MES platforms, improving manufacturing visibility and efficiency, and supporting enterprise-wide automation initiatives.
What You’ll Do
Lead MES & Automation Initiatives
- •Support the integration, development, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) across North America
- •Assist with MES design, programming, installation, upgrades, maintenance, and implementation activities
- •Ensure MES systems comply with ISA-95 standards and support operational excellence initiatives
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define MES user
Drive Smart Manufacturing & Data Integration
- •Develop automation and MES solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, process visibility, and operational analytics
- •Support SQL database administration, performance optimization, and data integrity initiatives
- •Maintain manufacturing network infrastructure supporting MES applications and connected systems
- •Support ERP integrations, including production scheduling, machine performance, labor tracking, and manufacturing data collection
Support Automation & Controls Systems
- •Assist with controls integration and automation support for capital projects and plant operations
- •Support standardization of automation and controls systems across North American facilities
- •Contribute to upgrades that improve automation, cybersecurity, safety, and operational performance
- •Maintain consolidated controls inventory and documentation across manufacturing sites
Lead Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- •Partner with site teams to improve manufacturing automation and process efficiency
- •Support long-term MES and automation capital planning initiatives
- •Stay current on emerging technologies and trends related to MES, industrial automation, AI, and manufacturing analytics
- •Share best practices and support multi-site collaboration efforts across the organization
What We’re Looking For
- •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or related Engineering Technology field
- •3–5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, controls systems, and MES integration
- •Experience with MES platforms such as Inductive Automation Ignition and Sepasoft MES required
- •Strong programming and database experience including Python, scripting, SQL queries, SQL agents, and database administration
- •Experience integrating MES with ERP systems and RESTful APIs preferred
- •Knowledge of industrial automation and controls systems including PLCs, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Wonderware, and Win-CC
- •Experience with process modeling, manufacturing analytics, or AI technologies is a plus
- •Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills
- •Ability to travel approximately 25% as needed
Why Join Us
- •Help shape the future of smart manufacturing and automation
- •Work on enterprise-level MES and automation initiatives across North America
- •Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, operations, and IT teams
- •Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 initiatives
- •Opportunity to drive innovation, operational excellence, and digital transformation
- •Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
$87,800-$109,800 . Factors such as scope and