KPS has immediate openings for a Software Engineer/Programmer to support our customers in designing, developing, configuring and commissioning Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive and expanding organization. You will be involved in the entire life cycle of providing comprehensive MES solutions to our Fortune 500 customer base.

Your contributions will involve system definition, functional specification development, technology selection, software development, ERP integration, and on-site implementation and commissioning. Some projects will also require working with software vendors and/or partner developers to bring projects to completion.

Working from our headquarters in Reading, Pennsylvania, you will be involved in the following activities:
- Work with technical and non-technical customer personnel to develop and implement plant floor MES solutions
- Research and write functional requirement specifications
- Specify system software and hardware architecture
- Develop MES solutions using a variety of applications and tools
- Prepare system documentation including user guides and training materials
- Travel to customer sites for MES commissioning, installation and training
- Provide customer technical support and system upgrades

Your educational background should consist of the following:
- Two or Four year degree in Engineering or Computer Science

You should have the following professional experience:
- One-four years in a related field.
- In lieu of experience, individuals with documented training in MES technology will be considered for entry level positions.

Your general technical skills must include the following:
- Working knowledge of PC hardware, Windows and networking
- Software development experience

In addition to the above requirements, you should have two or more of the following specific technical skills:
- Object oriented software development experience
- Manufacturing solution integration experience with PLC platforms such Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.
- Database programming and management skills using Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, etc.
- Application development experience using MES software platforms such as Siemens Simatic IT, Wonderware Archestra, GE Fanuc Plant Applications, CIMNET Factelligence, Rockwell FactoryTalk, etc.
- LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) experience

How to apply:
- If you are confident that you have the right stuff to be a member of our team, please send your resume via Email to careers-mes@kpsnet.com with the subject line "MES Software Engineer".

Please review the interpersonal skills requirements at the bottom of this page.

PLC Automation Software Engineer/Programmer

You must possess the following personal and professional skills:
- The ability to work in a team environment of two to ten engineers
- The ability to work independently after being given an assignment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creativity and enthusiasm with a “can do” attitude
- Dedication to excellence measured by customer satisfaction

All engineering/programming positions require the following travel:
- Minimum of 4 weeks per year, up to 12 weeks per year (approximately 25%)
Typical travel consists of one to two weeks at a customer site and occasional shorter trips of 1 to 3 days

Benefits:
- Kline Process Systems offers outstanding benefits including fully paid family health insurance, 401K, vacation and more.

Compensation:
- We will consider a wide range of applicants for these positions at several different levels. Therefore, compensation will be industry competitive and based on experience and education.

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