Job Description
SMP is looking for a MES Engineer, the candidate will be responsible to provide MES support for manufacturing operations that run on the shop floor, project coordination and MES team member project assignments.
Duties and Responsibilities
- MES Programming – make changes to or create required steps or logic within the MES programs
- MES System monitoring, troubleshooting, problem resolution and implementation
- MES support - configuration of printers, scanners (PPC), PBL controllers and carts, part labels, MES
Configure and troubleshoot barcode scanners
- Basic level network troubleshooting
- Track and control MES devices and their configurations
- As an IT support– should be able to troubleshoot other systems that are integrated with MES (such as JIS sequence system, Paintshop system, SAP, AIB, HMI etc.)
- Take new MES requirements / changes from operations team:
- Translate it into Technical spec
- Get the changes done by MES vendor team
- Review and Test the change with vendor team
- Plan for rollout, and test it with operations
- Write Work instructions and train operations team
- Communicate with MES Lead and IT Manager regularly regarding status of requested, active and upcoming MES projects
Availability
- Flexible schedule and sense of urgency to support escalations that affect business operations and client services
- Available after hours and weekends as needed and willing to work on-call rotation
Additional Requirements
- Present strong interpersonal and communication skills; business operations facing
- Ability to prioritize work in a multi-tasking and fast paced environment
- Attention to details and completeness of work (e.g. documentation) will be expected
- Must be a team player with a high degree of self-motivation
- Ability to learn and apply technical information and are motivated to grow
- Authorized to work in the United States
- This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience as MES Engineer
- Working knowledge of technologies such as Microsoft Excel and Database (MSSQL)
- Strong ability to diagnose alerts, events or issues
- Experience with Kepware and iDacs
Job Tags
Local area, Flexible hours, Weekend work,