North Point Technology

Role Description The MES Business Analyst develops, evaluates, and enhances Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). The responsibilities include identifying, recommending, and implementing ideas to improve information management and business analytic usage through the assessment of current system capabilities and identifying high-level customer requirements. The MES BA will support Dana with the transition from the 3rd Industrial Revolution, adopting and implementing the technologies, systems, and solutions required of the 4th Industrial Revolution. Core Responsibilities - Assist with the design and lead the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). - Engage relevant IT department personnel to assist in resolution of MES application and manufacturing process issues. - Perform technical analysis activities, such as requirements gathering and gap analysis to user requirements. - Support MES solution architectures and assist customers in developing detailed design specifications. - Define functional requirements through client interviews and process mapping. - Provide knowledge and experience to estimate the technical effort required to implement complex MES solutions. - Responsible for technical deliverables during the entire lifecycle of MES solution development projects. - Actively participate with the technical project team, ensuring that effective relationships are built and maintained. - Proactively engage with customers in order to define the overall technical approach for MES solutions. - Maintain personal technical skills and knowledge through continuous education. - Proactive report on project progress against schedule. - Manage and report on adjustments to scope, schedule, and issues. - Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions as needed. - Assist in external customer problem resolution and help define future MES opportunities with those customers and for Dana. MES Strategy & Standards - Work with key IT personnel to define & socialize MES strategy for standard hardware & software systems. - Manage and track MES hardware and software solutions deployed. - Help capture and define requirements for data management, integration, and storage. - Capture business requirements, develop technical functional specifications, participate in project planning. General IT Management - Works with plant personnel, IT team members, and vendors to meet customers and plant MES needs. - Understanding of IT Strategy and Architecture general principles and techniques. - Understanding of IT Program and Project Management general principles and techniques. Business Relationships - Understands Dana business strategies and initiatives to make recommendations for IT solutions and process improvements that align with the global business & IT strategy. - Work with Dana business leaders, process owners, team members, and system users to establish and enhance business processes with MES solutions. - Manage and maintain positive working relationships with the business, IT, and service providers. - Ability to travel as needed, to support business projects and operational improvements. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technology or equivalent experience. - At least 7 years of IT experience. - Minimum 4 years’ experience in industrial software services functions. - Minimum 4 years’ experience designing or implementing MES applications (Manufacturing Execution Systems). - Experience in designing or implementing MES traceability and quality applications. - Experience with one or more of the following systems: Red Viking Argonaut, Inductive Automation - Ignition, SAP, Oracle, Siemens, and Allen Bradley. - Must be willing to travel up to 50%, both locally and internationally. - English (fluency in reading, writing and speaking); other language skills helpful. Benefits - Excellent compensation. - Benefits package. - Flexible work-life balance. - Close-knit and open atmosphere with direct access to owners. Company Description North Point Technology is the best place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long-term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems. At North Point Technology, employees come first!

Role Description The MES Controls Engineer is responsible for supporting and optimizing manufacturing execution and automation systems in a high-volume discrete manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on real-time shop-floor execution, seamless ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) – MES – PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) integration, and sustained production reliability under strict uptime and quality requirements. Core Responsibilities - Provide support for MES–PLC integrations during system launches and periods of constrained production. - Configure, establish, and maintain MES-to-PLC communications. - Integrate MES template routines and user-defined data types (UDTs) into PLC programs. - Assign, modify, and maintain PLC tags and logic required to send/receive MES transactions. - Collaborate with Process Engineers and the MES team to understand process scope and ensure proper MES integration. - Document all MES-related PLC changes and issues on production lines and communicate updates in a timely manner. - Troubleshoot PLC, HMI (Human Display Interface), and industrial network issues affecting MES execution. - Ensure accuracy of real-time production reporting through MES. - Support resolution of production execution issues impacting throughput or quality. - Partner with supervisors and operators to support effective MES workflows. - Support quality enforcement and validation through MES. - Collaborate with Process Engineering to manage part numbers and part number groups within the MES system. - Assist with MES-related audits, investigations, and data requests. - Identify and recommend MES process and system improvement opportunities. - Support MES enhancements, system upgrades, and production rollouts. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline. - 5+ years of hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens tag-based PLC and HMI systems. - Strong PLC and HMI troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. - Basic understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) preferred. Benefits - Excellent compensation. - Flexible work-life balance. - Close-knit and open atmosphere. - Direct availability of owners to team members. Company Description North Point Technology is the best place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long-term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems. At North Point Technology, employees come first! Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today! For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.

Role Description North Point Technology is hiring Operations / Infrastructure Analysts to support a global deployment of Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) systems across manufacturing environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on Linux professional who can provision compute environments, deploy software stacks, and maintain stable operations across multiple production sites. - Provision, configure, and maintain Linux-based compute environments supporting AMR systems across global manufacturing locations - Install and support AMR software stacks in production environments, ensuring system stability and performance - Perform system administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting across distributed infrastructure - Support deployment activities across multiple sites in North America and Europe - Develop and maintain standardized documentation for system configurations, processes, and operational procedures - Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure reliable system performance in live manufacturing environments Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field - 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration or infrastructure operations - Strong experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or similar Linux distributions - Experience with server provisioning, system configuration, and operational support - Ability to troubleshoot system-level issues in production environments - Strong documentation and communication skills Requirements - Experience supporting manufacturing, robotics, or warehouse environments - Experience working with distributed systems across multiple locations - Exposure to automation tools or scripting for system administration Benefits At North Point Technology, EMPLOYEES come first! We value our employees by providing excellent compensation, benefits, and a flexible work-life balance. We strive for a close-knit and open atmosphere where the owners are always directly available to our team members. Company Description North Point Technology is THE BEST place to work for curious-minded engineers motivated to support our country’s most crucial missions! We focus on long term projects, leveraging the latest technology in support of innovative solutions to solve our customer’s most difficult problems. Come join us! Apply with North Point Technology today! For positions requiring a federal security clearance, your clearance level must be clearly identified on your resume.