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Ubiminds is a GPTW-certified, people-first company that partners with American software product companies to scale their development footprint. Ubi custom-curates Brazilian top 5% talent for their LATAM strategy, offering a unique combo of staff augmentation and employer-of-record services.
Ubiminds is assisting a global company, specializes in engineering, selling, and servicing industrial process controls, including control valves, regulators, automated on/off valves, steam conditioning equipment, gas regulators, and related accessories, parts, and traps.
Challenge
We are looking for a Senior MES Engineer (TraKsys) to lead end-to-end MES implementations, including configuration, data modeling, and system integration across industrial environments.
The role involves integrating TraKsys with PLCs, SCADA, and ERP systems while collaborating with LATAM and US teams to deliver scalable manufacturing solutions.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Lead and participate in the full life cycle of MES implementation projects, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, commissioning, and go‑live support.
Architect TraKsys modules such as:
Data Collection
OEE and Downtime Tracking
Quality and SPC
Production & Order Tracking
Traceability and genealogy
Develop data models, event logic, workflows, and calculations aligned with ISA‑95 and customer-specific production processes.
Configuration & Application Development
Configure TraKsys data connectors, resource hierarchies, process models, and business rules.
Build dashboards, visualizations, and operator displays that provide meaningful real‑time insights.
Develop custom logic, scripts, or interfaces using SQL, .NET, or other supported tools.
Ensure data accuracy, system stability, and high performance across MES deployments.
Integration with OT/IT Systems
Integrate TraKsys with:
PLCs, SCADA, and OPC servers (OPC DA/UA)
Data historians (OSIsoft PI, FactoryTalk Historian)
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
Plant networks and cybersecurity standards
Troubleshoot communication paths and ensure robust data flow across production environments.
Required Qualifications
Hands-on experience with TraKsys MES configuration and deployment (preferred 3+ years).
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, OEE, KPIs, downtime categorization, and ISA‑95 structures.
Proficiency with SQL Server, including writing queries, debugging stored procedures, and understanding schema relationships.
Understanding of PLCs, OPC communications, SCADA/HMI interfaces, or other automation technologies.
Ability to troubleshoot complex system interactions across OT/IT systems.
Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with plant operators, engineers, and leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in process industries such as food & beverage, chemical, life sciences, or specialty manufacturing.
Familiarity with Python, C#, .NET, or script-based customization.
Experience integrating MES with ERP systems.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in industrial environments.
Prior experience delivering engineering services or consulting solutions.
Behavioral Green Flags (traits that = instant success)
Demonstrated ownership of tasks, issues, and customer outcomes.
Ability to work independently in customer-facing environments.
Strong documentation habits and commitment to quality.
Willingness to travel to customer sites (up to 30% depending on project demands).
Participation in after-hours support when required.
Decision-Maker Hot Buttons (what will make them say “Hell Yes”)
We need to ensure we focus on resources that work as a Team with both local LATAM resources, as well as the US based team. This client seeks to expand its presence with Ubiminds as a long term partner with reliable, professional and skilled team members.
Perks and Benefits
As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer @Ubiminds, you:
• Are placed in a product-based company, with the same treatment as their full-time employees.
• Have our full back-office support, from career guidance to HR and concierge services.
• Enjoy our remote-first policy – we are a distributed team, after all.
• Get your own MacBook (none of that "bring your own device" stuff here).
• Have access to growth opportunities with other amazing technology professionals, through tech talks, chapter meetings, and even remote happy hours for tons of fun!
• Improve your English through free lessons with a native English speaker - get to the next level on your communication skills!
• Candidate Referral bonus (promote Ubi to your tech friends, and get paid for it!)
• Miss working in the office? Our cool Florianópolis headquarters is available, whenever you want, with weekly quick massages & tasty snacks, soft drinks, and games
How our process works
• Interview with Tech Recruiter (specific chat about the job opening)
• Client process (including technical challenges and on-demand assessments)
• Offer