Mes & Advanced Analytics Specialist

Roquette Frères S.A.; Itapevi; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amil Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

On-site restaurant

Free on-site parking

Emotional Well-being Program

TotalWellness benefits

Job summary

Roquette Frères S.A. is seeking an MES and Advanced Analytics Specialist based in Itapevi, Brazil, with a hybrid model (2 days on-site per week). You will deploy and continuously improve Roquette's MES globally while championing data-driven decision making for LATAM.

You will develop Power BI dashboards, perform data analysis with SQL and Python, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and digital adoption across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (CS/Engineering/Automation/Industrial Eng).
• Experience with MES support, digital manufacturing, or related environments.
• Strong SQL and data analysis skills.
• Power BI development and dashboarding experience.
• Python for analytics and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with OT/IT in manufacturing contexts.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Roquette's MES solution.
• Provide functional and technical MES support at manufacturing sites.
• Ensure data quality and accurate OEE reporting.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT/OT, and global teams on deployments and adoption.
• Train and support end users on MES tools.

Skills

Power BI development

Data modeling

Dashboard creation

SQL capabilities

Python

OT/IT collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Automation/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft tech stack (.NET/.NET Core, SQL Server)

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Want to help us make a difference?
Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.
Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

To support our continued growth and digital transformation journey, we are looking for an MES and Advanced Analytics Specialist to join our Manufacturing Technology team.

This position is based in Itapevi, São Paulo, Brazil, with a hybrid work model (2 days on-site per week).

Our Team

At Roquette, Manufacturing Technology is where operations, data, and innovation come together to drive business performance. Our team plays a key role in supporting digital transformation across manufacturing sites, enabling operational excellence through advanced technologies, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement initiatives.

As part of a global organization, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams across different regions, supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), digital manufacturing solutions, and advanced analytics projects that create measurable value for our business.

Your Mission

As MES and Advanced Analytics Specialist, you will support the deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Roquette's global Manufacturing Execution System while acting as a digital and analytics champion for LATAM operations. You will help connect manufacturing challenges with data-driven solutions, driving operational efficiency, production visibility, and digital adoption across the region.

Your Experience and Talents Will Make the Difference By:

• Supporting, maintaining, deploying, and continuously improving the global MES solution aligned with corporate standards.
• Providing functional and technical support for manufacturing sites, including troubleshooting, issue investigation, and escalation management.
• Identifying recurring system issues, documenting root causes, and contributing to corrective and preventive action plans.
• Supporting production data quality and OEE reporting accuracy.
• Partnering with Operations, Manufacturing Technology, IT/OT, and global teams on deployments, testing, enhancements, and adoption initiatives.
• Training and supporting key users, supervisors, engineers, and plant teams on MES tools and best practices.
• Acting as the Advanced Analytics champion for LATAM by identifying valuable manufacturing use cases and translating operational needs into analytical solutions.
• Developing Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions to improve visibility, productivity analysis, and operational performance.
• Applying SQL, Python, and analytical methodologies to support investigations and continuous improvement projects.
• Building prototypes and digital solutions such as Power BI, Python, and SQL that demonstrate business value and accelerate innovation.
• Promoting a data-driven culture and driving digital adoption across LATAM manufacturing sites.

What We Will Love About You

You are passionate about applying technology to solve real manufacturing challenges and creating meaningful business impact through digital solutions.

You bring curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. You enjoy working in multicultural environments, building strong relationships, and translating complex technical concepts into practical solutions for business users.

Your ability to influence stakeholders, communicate effectively, and connect manufacturing needs with innovative digital capabilities will help you thrive in this role.

And Also:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing systems, MES support, digital manufacturing, manufacturing technology, or related technical environments.
• Experience supporting or configuring MES platforms.
• Knowledge of Microsoft technology environments, including .NET/.NET Core, SQL Server, APIs, system integrations, and web-based applications.
• Strong SQL capabilities for data investigation, validation, and reporting.
• Experience using Python for exploratory data analysis, diagnostics, and analytics solutions.
• Power BI development experience, including data modeling and dashboard creation.
• Understanding of OT/IT collaboration within manufacturing environments.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement knowledge is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a root-cause corrective-action mindset and the ability to drive sustainable improvements.
• Ability to work independently as an individual contributor while influencing plant leadership, site stakeholders, and global technical teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements and explain technical issues to non-technical users.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites and balance urgent support needs with longer-term improvement work.
• Digital champion mindset with the ability to identify practical use cases, build adoption, and connect site needs with global digital capabilities.
• Fluent Portuguese and English.

What You Will Love About Us

A global environment that values authenticity, well-being, excellence, and a forward-looking mindset. We offer continuous development opportunities, wellness programs, internal mobility, and a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow and help shape the future with us.

• Amil Health Insurance, extended to legal dependents, with co-participation according to plan rules.
• Dental Insurance, extended to dependents, including parents.
• On-site restaurant with high-quality meals.
• Free on-site parking.
• Emotional Well-being Program, including up to 53 psychotherapy sessions per year through the Wellz platform.
• Flash Flexible Benefits Card for food, meals, fuel, and other eligible categories.
• Pharmacy Benefit Program with medication subsidies.
• Optical and Hearing Aid Assistance, according to company policy.
• Life Insurance coverage.
• School Supplies Assistance Program.
• TotalPass membership for access to gyms and wellness activities.
• Childcare Assistance Program.
• Special Needs Child Support Program.
• Baby Kit for new parents.
• Education Support Program for language courses and academic development.

Benefits are subject to the conditions established in the company's internal policies and may be adjusted according to corporate guidelines.

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach.