MES Technical Lead (F/M)

Automotive-Cells-Company-; Billy-Berclau; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Profit sharing

Gift cards

Holiday vouchers

Mileage allowance

Referral bonus

Team outings

Job summary

ACC is hiring an MES AVEVA Tech Lead to drive development, ownership, and continuous improvement of AVEVA System Platform-based MES solutions for battery production. You will be a technical reference within the MES team, delivering scalable, reliable MES applications aligned with business goals.

The role blends hands-on .NET development with AVEVA expertise, internal capability growth, and collaboration with engineering, quality, IT, and external partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing IT, MES, or Industrial Digitalization.
• Experience in MES development teams and delivering complex MES solutions.
• Strong technical problem-solving and software engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve AVEVA MES solutions and integrations for battery manufacturing.
• Contribute to development best practices, coding standards, and release management.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, IT, and automation teams.

Skills

MES Expertise

Industrial IT

Education

BAC+5 in Computer Science (or related)

Tools

AVEVA System Platform

.NET Development

Job description

Join ACC and be part of shaping the future of electric mobility. Our batteries already power the PEUGEOT E-3008 and E-5008, Opel Grandland, DS N°8, Citroën C5 Aircross and Jeep Compass — and soon, Mercedes!

About the role

As part of our strategy to strengthen and internalize critical Manufacturing Execution System (MES) competencies within our Gigafactory operations, we are seeking an MES AVEVA Tech Lead to contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our AVEVA-based MES solutions supporting battery manufacturing operations, while supporting the growth of an internally owned MES capability and in-house Center of Excellencee.

This role will be responsible for the development, technical ownership, and continuous improvement of AVEVA System Platform-based MES solutions. The successful candidate will act as a key technical reference within MES development team, contributing to the delivery of scalable, reliable, maintainable, and supportable MES applications aligned with business and operational objectives.

The position combines hands-on software development, expertise in AVEVA technologies, industrial digitalization experience, and stakeholder engagement across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, IT, Automation, and external partners.

Working under the technical guidance of the AVEVA MES leadership, the role will contribute to the implementation of architectural standards, development best practices, reusable frameworks, and application lifecycle management practices while supporting the continuous improvement of ACC's MES ecosystem.

Beyond the delivery of MES solutions, the role will contribute to the development of sustainable engineering practices, technical standards, and knowledge-sharing methodologies that support the long-term growth of ACC's MES competency framework and Center of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

MES Development & Technical Contribution

• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of MES applications and integrations supporting battery manufacturing operations.
• Understand, analyse, and maintain existing AVEVA MES and custom .NET solutions developed by internal and external delivery teams
• Contribute to the adoption of development best processes, coding standards, peer reviews, testing approaches, and release management processes.
• Contribute to development planning, effort estimation, and delivery activities aligned with business objectives and production priorities.
• Support the implementation and delivery of MES enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical expertise and support for the investigation and resolution of complex MES application and integration issues.
• Act as a key technical contributor for AVEVA MES technologies, software development practices, and application lifecycle activities.

Knowledge Management & Capability Development

• Contribute to the capture, documentation, and sharing of MES technical knowledge and development best practices.
• Support the development of internal technical competencies through collaboration with internal teams, partners, and technology providers. Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, coding guidelines, operational procedures and support documentation.
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration on AVEVA technologies, MES solutions, and software engineering practices. Contribute to the development of ACC's internal MES capability, engineering standards, and competency framework.

Manufacturing Operations Support

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, process engineering, and automation teams.
• Analyse manufacturing requirements and translate them into MES solutions and system enhancements.
• Support critical production incidents, troubleshooting activities, and root cause analyses.
• Ensure MES solutions support battery manufacturing traceability, genealogy, quality and production execution requirements.
• Support production deployments, hyper care activities, and operational stabilization following MES releases.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization through MES capabilities

Partner & Technical Coordination

• Collaborate with AVEVA and external system integration partners on technical topics and solution delivery activities
• Review and contribute to the evaluation of partner designs, technical proposals, and development approaches.
• Provide technical input to project planning, effort estimation, roadmap discussions, and technical risk assessments.
• Identify, communicate, and support the mitigation of technical risks related to MES applications and integrations.

Your profile

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing IT, MES, or Industrial Digitalization.
• 3+ years of hands-on AVEVA System Platform development experience.
• Experience working within MES development teams and contributing to the delivery of complex MES solutions.
• Experience working with external system integrators, technology partners, or distributed delivery teams is desirable.
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree (BAC +5) in :Computer Science, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Engineering, Software Engineering , Information Systems, Related technical discipline.
• Maitrise de l'anglais à l'écrit et à l'oral (niveau courant exigé)
• Key bahaviours :Strong technical problem-solving and software engineering skills, ability to influence without authority, excellent stakeholder management.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fixed salary between €80k and €90k, depending on experience
• 10% annual bonus

Why join us?

• Performance-based bonuses
• Meal allowance
• Profit sharing
• Attractive employee benefits: gift cards, holiday vouchers, tickets, organised outings, etc.
• Mileage allowance
• Referral bonus
• Two meal delivery options + connected fridges
• Multicultural and inclusive environment