MES Specialist (Queretaro, MX)

Datwyler Group; Santiago de Querétaro; Hybrid; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Vacation premium

Year-end bonus

Grocery vouchers

Savings fund

Major medical insurance

Life insurance

International teams

Job summary

Datwyler Group is seeking an MES Specialist to join our ICT Hub in Querétaro, Mexico. You will optimize manufacturing processes by supporting, maintaining, and enhancing our MES, collaborating with global MES, IT, and operations teams to improve efficiency and traceability.

Ideal candidates have a engineering background and 1–2 years of MES experience, with knowledge of ISA-95, SAP, SCADA, or PLC systems, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of MES-related experience (implementation, configuration, or optimization).
• Basic knowledge of MES software platforms and the ISA-95 architecture framework.
• Familiarity with SAP, SCADA, or PLC systems is an advantage.
• Understanding of batch-oriented manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of commitment, responsibility, and flexibility.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with regional and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation of MES strategies aligned with manufacturing objectives.
• Assist with the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MES software and hardware.
• Support the rollout of the global MES solution to manufacturing locations across the Americas.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to integrate MES with ERP, SAP, SCADA, and PLC systems.
• Monitor data accuracy, system reliability, and compliance with standards and regulations.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify optimization and automation opportunities.
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
• Develop and deliver training materials for MES key users.
• Maintain documentation of MES configurations, procedures, workflows, and system changes.
• Collaborate with the global MES team on international projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Flexibility & responsibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MES software platforms

ISA-95 framework

SAP

SCADA

PLC systems

Job description

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In billions of syringes and in every second car worldwide, Datwyler components make an important contribution to the safety of patients and drivers. The high-tech company focuses on high-quality, system-critical elastomer components and holds leading positions in attractive global markets such as healthcare, mobility, connectivity, general industry and food & beverage. With over 25 production sites on four continents, sales in more than 100 countries and over 8,000 employees, the company, headquartered in Switzerland, generates annual sales of more than CHF 1,000 million.

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MES Specialist

We are looking for an MES Specialist to join our ICT Hub in Querétaro, Mexico. In this role, you will help optimize manufacturing processes by supporting, maintaining, and enhancing our Manufacturing Execution System. You will work closely with global MES, IT, operations, and cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, quality, traceability, and system integration across our manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation of MES strategies aligned with manufacturing objectives.
• Assist with the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MES software and hardware.
• Support the rollout of Datwyler’s global MES solution to manufacturing locations throughout the Americas.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to integrate MES with systems such as ERP, SAP, SCADA, and PLC.
• Monitor data accuracy, system reliability, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for optimization and automation using MES tools.
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase production throughput.
• Develop and deliver training materials and programs for MES key users.
• Maintain documentation of MES configurations, procedures, workflows, and system changes.
• Collaborate with the global MES team and support international projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• One to two years of relevant experience, including internships or early-career experience involving MES implementation, configuration, support, or optimization.
• Basic knowledge of MES software platforms and the ISA-95 architecture framework.
• Basic knowledge of SAP, SCADA, or PLC systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with batch-oriented manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of commitment, responsibility, and flexibility.
• Proficiency in English.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with regional and global teams.

What We Offer

• 12 days of vacation, increasing in accordance with the Federal Labor Law.
• Vacation premium of 50%.
• Year-end bonus equivalent to 30 days of salary per year worked.
• Grocery vouchers equal to 10% of monthly salary, subject to the applicable legal cap.
• Savings fund equal to 9.5% of monthly salary, subject to the applicable legal cap.
• Major medical insurance with employee coverage.
• Life insurance equal to 18 months of salary for natural death or 36 months of salary for accidental death.
• The opportunity to work with international teams and contribute to global MES projects and manufacturing initiatives.

Datwyler is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Be yourself at Datwyler

We are convinced that people make the difference. At Datwyler, you will experience diversity and a wide range of career opportunities that only an international company can provide. Together, we are increasing our agility, accelerating digitalization and fostering sustainability. For motivated and talented employees, we offer interesting development opportunities with training and assignments in a global environment. With us, you can contribute with all of your creativity and all your ideas.