Senior MES Software Engineer

AVEVA; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a Senior MES Software Engineer to join the MES Delivery team in Europe. The role focuses on MES design, development, and deployment using AVEVA products, with strong SQL, C#, and Web API skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable MES solutions that align with customer requirements.

The position is fully client-facing, involves system design and site commissioning, and requires travel up to 25% to customer sites. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in C#, .NET and Web API development.
• Experience implementing and commissioning MES systems in a manufacturing setting.
• Fluent in English and able to work face-to-face with customers in Europe.

Responsibilities

• Participate in requirements gathering, system design, and code reviews.
• Ensure best practices in coding, security, and performance of MES solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain MES solutions built with AVEVA products.
• Integrate MES with external systems (SAP, PLCs, SCADA) as part of architecture.
• Author system acceptance test criteria based on formal requirements and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Site commissioning of MES solutions and travel to customer sites as needed (up to 25%).
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and perform unit/system tests.

Skills

C#/.NET

Web API development

SQL Server

JavaScript/HTML/CSS

MES systems

Manufacturing processes

English

Education

Bachelor or Master in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AVEVA MES

AVEVA System Platform

AVEVA Work Tasks

AVEVA Enterprise Integrator

AVEVA InTouch OMI

Job description

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting‑edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

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Job Title: Senior MES Software Engineer

Location: Paris, France

Employment Type: full-time

The job

We are looking for a skilled and experienced MES Software Engineer (Technical Lead Engineer or Solution Architect) to join our MES Delivery team in Europe. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Microsoft Transact-SQL, JavaScript, and RESTful Web APIs, along with hands‑on experience in implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ideally with AVEVA Software (System Platform, MES, Work Tasks). In this role you will be fully customer facing and a member of the AVEVA MES Delivery project team responsible for the solution fit to customer requirements to deliver business value. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and implement scalable MES solutions supporting manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in requirements gathering, system design, and code reviews
• Ensure best practices in coding, security, and system performance
• Design, develop, and maintain MES solutions built with AVEVA products
• Integrate with external systems (e.g., SAP, PLCs, SCADA) as part of MES architecture
• Author system acceptance test criteria based on formal requirements and ensure customer requirements are met 100% in a timely fashion.
• Conduct unit testing and system testing as per the test plan.
• Site commissioning of the MES Solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in manufacturing environments
• Maintain detailed technical documentation
• Travel up to 25% to customer sites for requirements gathering workshops, design workshops, training workshops, implementation etc.

Essential requirements

• Experience or exposure to MES systems (e.g., AVEVA/Wonderware, Rockwell FT, Siemens Opcenter, Apriso, etc.)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and shop floor integration
• Fluent in English

Desired skills

• Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Industrial Software, Production IT, or a related field
• Experience in implementing and commissioning industrial software in a manufacturing site
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in C#, .NET, Web API development
• Proficient in creating and optimizing SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning
• Strong experience in implementing responsive and interactive front‑end components using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Solid understanding of SCADA solutions and industrial communication protocols
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Experience with the following AVEVA software is a plus :

• AVEVA MES
• AVEVA System Platform
• AVEVA Work Tasks
• AVEVA Enterprise Integrator
• AVEVA InTouch OMI

Services at AVEVA

Our dynamic global team of 700+ engineers, developers, consultants, solution architects and project managers are at the forefront of delivering AVEVA cutting‑edge solutions to customers. The work is complex and technical, but immensely rewarding: we empower customers to harness the full transformative potential of AVEVA’s solutions. If you’re analytical, pragmatic, and driven to make a tangible impact on the sustainability of the industrial sector, our team is the perfect place for you.

Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.