MES Engineer

•    Configure, update and troubleshoot IT/MES Applications and electrical controls for manufacturing operations.
•    Provide training to plant team on the operation and diagnostics of MES application and the machine controls. 
•    Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and manufacturing applications.
•    Maintain master backups for all machine programs, database and MES Configurations. 
•    Supports manufacturing metrics (Safety, Engineering Change, OEE, Scrap, Waste)
•    Modify and create SQL queries and stored procedures to create reports and functions.
•    Specify, design, develop, document, test and implement Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within manufacturing facilities. 
•    Drive standardization across MES processes and systems throughout company network.
•    Work with business management and users to define the needs and design solutions that add value to the company.
•    Perform system configuration changes, monitor systems and correct errors.
•    Interface with various types of machines and applications to collect data to drive processes.
•    Understand company’s digitization strategy and apply new technologies and standards to achieve optimal results.
•    Support web applications and solutions.
•    Support Industry 4.0 Machine Learning, AR/VR and IoT applications.
•    Coordinate MES activities with internal and external departments for zero downtime.
•    Must be available by phone during all operational/production times (on call).
 

Additional Responsibilities: 

• This position may work in a fast-paced broadcast delivery (JIT) environment, so equipment and tooling uptime is essential.  The successful candidate should be able to work well with hourly maintenance and have a good working relationship with other departments within the plant, working knowledge of broadcast, sequencing, and SQL database software would be helpful. 
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.  The employee is expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the department or unit. 

Required Education Level:

Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study:     Computer Science, Electrical engineering
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
 

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience with MES such as Nysus, InSequence, Aegis, Pyramid or other MES. 
• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
• Understanding of programming languages and structured database (SQL/PostGRE) management.
• Experience in a fast-paced broadcast delivery (JIT/JIS) environment so equipment and tooling uptime is essential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work well with hourly and maintenance employees and have a good working relationship with other departments within the plant.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing broadcast and sequencing system and processes.