MES Functional/Business Analyst

RoviSys; Puchong; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RoviSys is seeking an MES Functional Analyst / Technical Project Manager in a hybrid capacity to drive MES implementations from requirements through go-live. You will partner with clients and internal teams to define business needs, architect MES solutions, and oversee timelines, budgets, and resources.

You will coordinate IT, engineering, and production stakeholders, create test cases, and ensure configurations meet production goals.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a developer/engineer or similar role.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments; multi-industry experience is a plus.
• Strong MES knowledge and ability to apply MES to improve efficiency and quality.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Agile and/or traditional project management; Lean/Six Sigma is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating business needs and analyze impact of changes.
• Architect and design MES solutions to meet business problems.
• Plan and manage MES project execution – scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Develop and maintain MES knowledgebase and training plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage vendor interactions.
• Develop test cases and conduct functional testing.
• Ensure MES configuration aligns with production goals and IT/MES teams.
• Monitor post-implementation MES performance and outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Agile methodologies

Lean Six Sigma

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Computer Science

Tools

TrakSYS

Critical Manufacturing

OPC

REST API

OLEDB

SECS/GEM

IPC-CFX

Job description

As a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Functional Analyst / Technical Project Manager at RoviSys, you will work closely with clients and partners to define business requirements and lead the delivery of MES solutions from requirements through go-live. This is a hybrid role that combines functional and business analysis with hands‑on technical project management. Together with Project Manager/Sponsor, you will own project timelines, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure MES implementations meet both functional and technical objectives. You will work in a collaborative environment to solve complex client challenges alongside intelligent, talented and dedicated teammates.

Description of Work

• Assist in evaluating business needs, research and perform impact analysis of new requirements or changes.
• Architect solutions to solve business problems in the most efficient means possible.
• Plan and manage MES project execution - scope, schedule, budget, and resources, from kickoff through go‑live, including internal CAPEX‑funded initiatives.
• Develop and maintain the corporate knowledgebase for MES and ancillary applications and associated environments.
• Develop training plans and provide ongoing training to application users as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact to manage functional and technical issues with vendors, and coordinate cross‑functional teams (IT, engineering, production) to keep projects on track.
• Develop test cases and perform comprehensive functional testing.
• Work closely with IT and MES development teams to ensure the MES is configured and customized to meet production goals.
• Monitor MES performance post‑implementation, collecting and analysing data to ensure the system delivers desired outcomes in efficiency, quality, and cost savings.
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills and a calm, positive, professional demeanour to accurately identify and resolve user issues.
• Prepare detailed project status reports and presentations on MES project progress, outcomes, and future plans for senior management and stakeholders.

Success Factors

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, with exposure to more than one manufacturing industry (e.g. semiconductor, PCB/SMT, chemical, F&B, medical device, or similar) preferred.
• Good understanding of MES solutions & platforms such as Critical Manufacturing or Parsec TrakSYS.
• Demonstrated ability to run a project end‑to‑end, such as scoping, planning, execution, and stakeholder communication.
• Hands‑on technical background in coding or systems integration within an OT environment

Technologies Used

• Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platforms, Critical Manufacturing or TrakSYS preferred
• Integration protocols (REST API, OPC, OLEDB, SECS/GEM, IPC-CFX)

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and/or relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years of technical hands‑on experience as a developer or engineer, or similar role, having personally run or co‑led a project or internal CAPEX initiative end‑to‑end.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments; experience across more than one manufacturing industry is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of MES capabilities and how they can be applied to improve manufacturing efficiency and quality.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms for non‑technical stakeholders and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Familiarity with Agile and/or traditional project management methodology.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills in English