MES & Advanced Analytics Specialist

ROQUETTE AMERICA; Itapevi; Híbrido; BRL 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Roquette America, based in Itapevi, São Paulo, Brazil, is seeking an MES and Advanced Analytics Specialist to join the Manufacturing Technology team on a hybrid basis (2 days on-site per week). You will deploy, maintain, and improve the global MES, while championing data analytics for LATAM with Power BI dashboards and SQL/Python-based insights.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree and have hands-on MES, digital manufacturing, and advanced analytics experience; strong SQL, Python, and .NET skills

Qualificações

• 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 concepts to business users.

Responsabilidades

• Support the deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Roquette's global MES.
• Provide 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.

Conhecimentos

Power BI

SQL

Python

.NET/.NET Core

APIs

Data quality

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field

Ferramentas

Power BI

SQL Server

.NET Core

APIs

Descrição da vaga

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 technica