MES Software Engineer
CTG · Charlotte, NC
$77–$79/hrfrom the description
Jul 27, 2026
Charlotte, NC
Jul 28, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A contract software engineering role focused on developing, configuring, and integrating Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications — primarily on the Siemens Opcenter Execution platform — within a global manufacturing environment. The engineer will build and maintain .NET/C# enterprise applications, REST APIs, and middleware integrations connecting MES to shop-floor and enterprise systems. The position suits an experienced, self-directed developer comfortable with 24/7 operational support and occasional travel.
Senior level · 7+ years · Remote · Bachelor's required · Contract
“or” means any one of them counts — you don't need all of them.
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How this req sits in the market our data
Roughly 5,900 people nationally plausibly meet what this posting asks for (software developers). range 3,550–10,700
Applicant volume Moderate — A normal amount of company. The rare requirements below are what will separate a shortlisted application from the rest.
Rare in this occupation — lead with these, and say what you built with them.
What the occupation pays Median $138,970 (middle half $107,524–$175,762). This posting is about at that midpoint.
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Jul 28, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (9)
The role is remote but candidates must live within a 1–2 hour commutable distance from Charlotte, NC — it is not fully location-agnostic.
MSMQ, ActiveMQ, and RabbitMQ are listed as interchangeable messaging options in the requirements section; MSMQ is used as the primary with the others as alternatives.
Oracle and SQL Server are both named in the requirements section as relational database experience; they are listed as separate required skills since both may be in use, but each is also shown as an alternative to the other given the 'including' framing.
Git and Azure DevOps/TFS appear together in a single requirement line; they are captured as separate skills with cross-alternatives to reflect the 'or similar' framing.
Siemens Opcenter Execution Designer/Portal (formerly Camstar) and general MES platform experience appear under Preferred Qualifications.
CI/CD practices and specific tools (GitLab, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) are listed under Preferred Qualifications.
The alt SOC 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts) is noted because a significant portion of the role involves configuring and integrating a packaged MES platform (Siemens Opcenter) rather than pure greenfield software development.
W2 only — no C2C or third-party vendors accepted, per the posting.
Posting is for a contract engagement — the market benchmarks below price full-time roles, so read the comp comparison with that in mind.
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