MES Campus Leader

Eaton Corporation; Schrems; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a MES Campus Leader for its Schrems plant to lead the MES governance, standardization, and continuous improvement across production lines. The role ensures MES aligns with ERP, Quality, and Planning, delivering real-time visibility and measurable value through digital manufacturing initiatives.

You will drive MES projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, train users, monitor KPIs, and manage changes to secure safe, compliant operations and enhanced OEE at site level in

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• 3–5 years in Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management or MES.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead MES governance and continuous improvement at Schrems Plant.
• Ensure MES integration with ERP (SAP), Quality, Planning and other platforms.
• Define, implement and maintain MES standards, workflows, and governance.
• Plan, coordinate and support MES-related projects with resourcing, scheduling and risk management.
• Provide user training, coaching and functional support for MES adoption.
• Monitor MES performance, identify improvement opportunities and drive KPIs.
• Coordinate end-to-end testing and deployment activities for MES implementations.

Skills

ERP-MES integration

MES platforms

Industry 4.0

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

Dassault

Ignition

Synaptica

Fluke

Job description

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges. Eaton was founded in 1911 and has more than 92000 employees around the globe. In 2025, we generated almost $28 billion in sales and we served customers in more than 160 countries.

We are looking for a MES Campus Leader for our Plant in Schrems.

The MES Site Champion leads the functional governance and continuous improvement of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at the Schrems Plant. Acting as the primary site coordinator, this role is responsible for ensuring the effective use, optimization, and ongoing development of the MES. The position ensures alignment between MES, business processes, and enterprise systems (ERP, Quality, and Planning), enabling process standardization, real-time visibility, and operational excellence while delivering measurable business value and supporting Eaton’s digital transformation strategy.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain and continuously improve the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) following deployment.
• Ensure seamless integration between MES and connected enterprise systems, including ERP (e.g., SAP), Quality, Planning, and other digital manufacturing platforms.
• Define, implement, and maintain MES standards, workflows, governance processes, and best practices.
• Configure and optimize MES modules to support business and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain integration documentation, system specifications, and data flow mappings.
• Plan, coordinate, and support MES-related projects, including resource allocation, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for MES vendors, implementation partners, IT teams, and business stakeholders.
• Provide user training, coaching, and functional support to ensure effective adoption and compliance.
• Monitor system performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports and dashboards on MES performance, integration status, operational KPIs, and project progress.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of MES processes across production lines and business functions.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, data protection, and corporate governance standards.
• Measure and track business value realization, including cycle time reduction, OEE improvements, productivity gains, and cost savings.
• Lead change management and user adoption activities related to MES implementations and enhancements.
• Coordinate end-to-end testing activities, including test scenarios, user acceptance testing (UAT), site participation, and business sign-off.
• Support deployment activities, including cutover planning, fallback strategies, escalation management, hypercare coordination, and transition to operational support.
• Establish, align, and maintain KPI definitions, reporting standards, data ownership, and continuous improvement targets with business stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Masters Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management or MES
• Fluent in German and English

Skills:

• Experience with ERP-MES integration and complex manufacturing processes.
• Experience with MES platforms (e.g Dassault, Ignition, Synaptica, Fluke)
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Change management expertise.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Effective change management and organization skills
• Critical thinking process, attention to details and data driven decision
• Ability to get consensus or to take critical decision to achieve a common ground goal
• Lead by influence (passive leadership)
• Ability to deal with ambiguity

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.