MES Consultant

Engineering Industries eXcellence is looking for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Consultant (100% remote/WFH) with extensive experience in Siemens Opcenter Core and Camstar implementations for Discrete Manufacturing industries to join our growing Digital Transformation Consultancy Firm! Responsibilities include:

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Project Analysis:

• Supporting project/program leads in the elicitation and building of business, functional and technical requirements (e.g. Requirement Specification – URS)

• Supporting project/program leads in the design specification phase and building the design specification document (e.g. Functional Design Specification)

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Project execution:

• Work in conjunction with project leads to define project tasks, identify tasks duration

• Report to project leads on tasks advancement

• Capable of working independently under the guidance of technical leads

• Capable of understanding and troubleshooting technical issues, related to software development, conflict in branches and releases, and engineering tasks.

• Apply project best practices and support changes that can streamline operations

• Knowledgeable of testing/validation processes, including building the validation tests (Test Specification/Validation Specification document). Work with the project lead in executing unit tests, regression tests, integration tests and functional tests

• Train/coach end-user on MES solutions. Help in driving solution acceptance (execution of Functional Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test documentation)

Depending on the project or program, MES Consultants can be positioned as Functional Analysts. Functional Analysts help identifying needs for new MES and MOM (Manufacturing Operation Management) implementation. They are comfortable in participating functional discussions in front of our customers, who regards them as knowledgeable sources. While specific job duties will vary depending on the type of project/client, general job responsibilities may include following project leads in meeting goals for the team; ensuring current applications are updated and align with the implementation of new applications and help analyzing end users' needs. Other tasks may include developing troubleshooting MES implementation logic/front end logic (e.g. integration with 3rd Party systems such as ERP and automation) and overall support of system modifications. MES Consultants can also help in identifying implementing risks working with the project leads. MES Consultants are also encouraged in identifying security/performance issues, potential weaknesses in applications and suggest possible solutions.

Qualifications:

MES Consultants must have excellent technical abilities in order to successfully perform their job responsibilities. Applicable skills may include the following:

• 5+ years of experience in Siemens MES Camstar and/or Opcenter solutions

• MES interface with 3rd party systems like automation systems (e.g. DeltaV, Siemens PCS7, Siemens SIMATIC Batch, Rockwell PLCs/SCADA)

• Programming languages (C#, Java, C++, VBA/VBScript, Python)

• Mendix Programming experience

• Knowledge of software release management on multiple environments (e.g. DEV, QA, PROD) including but not limited to handling of pool requests, merge operations, solution building, deployment, unit testing, regression testing

• Experience with Team Foundation Server and/or Jira is strongly recommended

Aside from key technical abilities, these professionals need to have strong ability to work in team, even when the team is virtual and most of team members work remotely. MES Consultants that have strong communication skills and help foster collaboration with other teams have great possibility of growing into Technical Leadership roles. MES Consultant should have high degree of adaptability in order to learn new technologies as needed and successfully manage the daily challenges of a technical environment.

Required Education:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline is required to work as a MES Consultant. A strong background in MES, manufacturing process of either Process or Discrete industries is also recommended.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, vision, & dental insurance with a variety of plan options to suit your needs.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with 10 paid holidays.

• 100% company paid short term and long-term disability.

• 100% company paid life insurance.

• 401k Employer Match of 50% (dollar-for-dollar) of an eligible employee's contribution up to 6% of your salary

• Pet Insurance

• Opportunities for Professional Growth (e.g., trainings/workshops, certifications, career planning, etc.)

• 100% Remote/WFH

Equal Opportunity Employer: Engineering Industries eXcellence is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please reach out to: .Originally posted on Himalayas