Senior MES Engineer (GE Proficy)

Armacell; Oldham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Armacell is seeking an experienced MES lead to act as the technical authority for GE Proficy Plant Applications across multiple manufacturing sites. The role focuses on configuring, deploying, and supporting Proficy Plant Applications while promoting reusable templates and reducing technical debt.

You will validate architectures and integrations before production go-live, conduct readiness assessments, and ensure smooth data flow between MES, PLC, SCADA, Historian, and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of MES experience with extensive GE Proficy Plant Applications expertise.
• Strong experience with Proficy Historian, CIMPLICITY, and SAP integration in multi-site environments.
• Proficient in PLC, SCADA, and OPC UA integration and validation of interfaces.
• Advanced SQL Server troubleshooting for MES environments.
• Solid understanding of ISA-95/ISA-88 standards and their application.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis for production incidents and interface failures.
• Proven technical leadership and global-collaboration skills; travel 25-40%.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical authority for GE Proficy MES and align with global standards.
• Configure, deploy, and support GE Proficy Plant Applications across sites.
• Develop reusable MES templates to reduce technical debt.
• Validate architectures, integrations, and performance before go-live.
• Conduct plant readiness assessments including SAP integration.
• Validate MES, PLC, SCADA, Historian, and SAP data flows and interoperability.
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of MES and related systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring during deployments and hypercare.

Skills

MES experience

GE Proficy

ISA-95/ISA-88

Proficy Historian

CIMPLICITY

SAP integration

PLC/SCADA/OPC UA

SQL Server troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Technical leadership

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Computing/Industrial Automation

Tools

GE Proficy Plant Applications

Proficy Historian

CIMPLICITY

SAP integration

OPC UA

SQL Server

Job description

Armacell provides numerous and diverse career opportunities. Add your talent to ours and make a difference around the world!

Your Tasks

• Act as the technical authority for GE Proficy Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ensure alignment with global MES standards
• Configure, deploy, and support GE Proficy Plant Applications across international manufacturing sites
• Develop and maintain reusable MES templates, promoting configuration-based solutions and reducing technical debt
• Validate technical architectures, integrations, and performance requirements before production go-live
• Conduct plant readiness assessments covering infrastructure, automation, SAP integration, and operational preparedness
• Validate integrations between MES, PLC, SCADA, Historian, and SAP systems to ensure reliable data flow and interoperability
• Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of MES, database, interface, messaging, and performance-related issues
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring during deployments and hypercare phases, supporting effective knowledge transfer to support teams

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems with extensive hands‑on expertise in GE Proficy Plant Applications
• Strong experience with Proficy Historian, CIMPLICITY, and SAP integration in multi-site manufacturing environments
• Proven expertise in PLC, SCADA, and OPC UA integration and validation of automation and control system interfaces
• Advanced SQL Server troubleshooting skills, including diagnosis of database, messaging, and performance issues within MES environments
• Solid understanding of ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards and their application in manufacturing system architectures
• Experience performing root cause analysis for production incidents and interface failures
• Strong technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills within global project environments
• Availability for international travel (25-40%)

Our Offer

• Salary and benefits will be determined in accordance with the country where the successful candidate is hired
• A global role with direct impact on MES standardization, system stability, and manufacturing performance
• Close collaboration with manufacturing plants, IT, OT, and automation stakeholders across regions
• Responsibility and ownership within a complex, multi-plant industrial environment

Time Type

• Full time