Lead MES Engineer - End-to-End Manufacturing IT

Techman Electronics; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced MES specialist to lead end-to-end MES deployments, optimize PMS, IPQC, LMS, and WMS modules, and coordinate shop-floor system integrations. You will work with SCADA, HMI, and PLC teams to ensure robust data capture, reporting, and traceability across manufacturing operations.

The role requires 3+ years in MES or industrial automation, a solid MES architecture understanding, and hands-on experience with ERP-MES integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in MES, manufacturing systems, or industrial automation environments.
• Proven experience leading full MES implementation projects and successful go-live deployments.
• Experience in electronics, semiconductor, automotive, or high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of MES architecture and manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience with MES modules including PMS, IPQC, Traceability, Kanban, Reporting/B2B, PC, LMS, and WMS.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing automation systems: SFC, SCADA, HMI, PLC.
• Proficient in SQL databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Strong data analysis, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Knowledge of ERP-MES integration and manufacturing data exchange standards.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, IIoT, and Smart Factory initiatives is preferred.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end MES implementation projects, including requirement gathering, system design, testing, deployment, user training, and go-live support.
• Optimize core MES modules, including PMS, IPQC, Reporting/B2B, PC, LMS, and WMS.
• Coordinate integration between MES and shop-floor automation systems.
• Collaborate with equipment, automation, and engineering teams to establish communication interfaces between MES and SCADA, HMI, PLCs.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Drive MES system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and training to users and support teams.
• Monitor MES performance and system availability; support incident resolution and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Coordination

Process Improvement

Change Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related

Tools

SQL databases (MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced MES specialist to lead end-to-end MES deployments, optimize PMS, IPQC, LMS, and WMS modules, and coordinate shop-floor system integrations. You will work with SCADA, HMI, and PLC teams to ensure robust data capture, reporting, and traceability across manufacturing operations.

The role requires 3+ years in MES or industrial automation, a solid MES architecture understanding, and hands-on experience with ERP-MES integration.