IT MES Engineer

Menicon Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kedah; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kedah is seeking a professional to support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a fast-paced production environment. The role involves working closely with Production, IT, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in English being essential. Knowledge of MES in the medical industry is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in MES, manufacturing systems, or industrial automation.
• Experience or knowledge in the medical industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MES applications.
• Ensure integration between MES, ERP, SCADA, and production floor machines.
• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for MES support.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Ability to communicate in Japanese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

XML

SQL databases

Java

Job description

Overview

To support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a fast-paced production environment. This role is ideal for individuals eager to learn and grow in the fields of manufacturing IT and automation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Production, IT, and Engineering, to ensure smooth MES operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of MES applications and related systems.
• Provide support to system users in troubleshooting issues.
• Work with IT and manufacturing teams to ensure integration between MES, ERP, SCADA, warehouse system, AGVs, and production floor machines & equipment.
• Support MES system configuration, user access management, and process improvements.
• Participate in testing and validation of new MES features and in-house developed programs before deployment.
• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for MES support and training.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams for system enhancements and troubleshooting.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by immediate superior.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Year of Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in MES, manufacturing systems, or industrial automation.
• Skill(s): Proficiency in both spoken and written English; ability to communicate in Japanese is an advantage.
• Knowledge(s): (i) Experience or knowledge of XML, SQL databases, Java, or other programming languages is a plus. (ii) Experience or knowledge of MES in the medical industry will be an advantage.