Senior MES Engineer (IT)

ULTRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ULTRA CLEAN TECHNOLOGY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is seeking a Senior MES Engineer (IT) to lead MES development, integration with SAP, and shop-floor optimization. You will partner with IT, operations, and business stakeholders to drive digital transformation on the manufacturing floor.

The role emphasizes MES implementation, maintenance, upgrades, and continuous improvement across plants, ensuring security and alignment with enterprise roadmaps. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of MES implementations, integration & support, with 4+ years in technical leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience with MES systems such as DELMIA Apriso, Critical Manufacturing, Siemens Opcenter, software development, and related technologies.
• Ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain MES solutions, process automation in manufacturing (Industrial 4.0) and related interfaces integrated MES with ERP system (e.g. SAP) and shop floor automation (e.g. IoT)
• Lead and oversee the implementation, development, upgrades, support, and process optimizations of manufacturing applications.
• Experience with MES/MOM solutions and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong understanding of MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) as well as SCADA and APS solutions (both SAP APS offerings as well as DELMIA Ortems).
• Prepare user requirement, convert to technical specification & liaise with development team on solution delivery
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and prototype development to validate design concepts and identify potential risks and challenges.
• Employ application and integration development best practices, enterprise architecture standards, functional and technical solution architecture modification and design, environment management, and testing.
• Ensuring MES Solution is implemented successfully across the manufacturing plants and platforms with core capability and IT /OT system interface. Ensuring the sustainability of technology and applications on security compliance and capability enhancement and alignment product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand manufacturing processes, identify system requirements, and deliver tailored IT solutions.
• Identify, investigate, and recommend improvements to products, systems, and processes and provide technical feedback for proposed system design and implementation activities.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices, application logging, monitoring, and observability.
• Serve as the MES expert and primary point of contact for all MES-related inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and future MES module additions.
• Document technical solutions, SOPs, and user manuals to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.
• Provide training to business users, perform IT Acceptance Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on MES/MES Extended solutions.
• Develop scripts, services, and dashboards to support manufacturing KPIs, traceability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in manufacturing applications, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Support manufacturing system upgrades, migrations, and implementations.

Skills

MES implementations

SQL/Oracle

Web/Window applications

API integration

English fluency

Education

Master/Bachelor in CS/IT

7-10+ years MES experience

Experience with DELMIA Apriso/Siemens Opcenter

Tools

DELMIA Apriso

Siemens Opcenter

ERP integration (SAP)

SCADA/APS integration

Job description

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Join UCTand be part ofthe fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence.This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success -join us today!

UCTis looking for a talented Senior MES Engineer (IT)to join us in Malaysia!

Job Overview:

The MES Lead is responsible for leading the development, integration, management, and optimization of the MES. This role oversees the interface of MES with SAP and other systems, ensuring seamless integration and operation. You will play a pivotal role in defining technical strategies, guiding solution design, and ensuring successful implementation of MES to meet business objectives. After implementation, the MES lead will focus on system maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and driving continuous improvement, service as an enterprise expert on MES. This individual will work closely with business stakeholders, plant operations, and IT teams to drive digital transformation on the shop floor, ensuring systems support operational efficiency, quality, compliance, and integration with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, PLM).

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and maintain MES solutions, process/operation automation in manufacturing (Industrial 4.0) and related interfaces integrated MES with ERP system (e.g. SAP) and shop floor automation (e.g. IoT)
• Lead and oversee the implementation, development, upgrades, support, and process optimizations of manufacturing applications.
• Experience with MES/MOM solutions and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Strong understanding of MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) as well as SCADA and APS solutions (both SAP APS offerings as well as DELMIA Ortems).
• Prepare user requirement, convert to technical specification & liaise with development team on solution delivery
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and prototype development to validate design concepts and identify potential risks and challenges.
• Employ application and integration development best practices, enterprise architecture standards, functional and technical solution architecture modification and design, environment management, and testing.
• Ensuring MES Solution is implemented successfully across the manufacturing plants and platforms with core capability and IT /OT system interface. Ensuring the sustainability of technology and applications on security compliance and capability enhancement and alignment product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand manufacturing processes, identify system requirements, and deliver tailored IT solutions.
• Identify, investigate, and recommend improvements to products, systems, and processes and provide technical feedback for proposed system design and implementation activities.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices, application logging, monitoring, and observability.
• Serve as the MES expert and primary point of contact for all MES-related inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and future MES module additions.
• Document technical solutions, SOPs, and user manuals to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.
• Provide training to business users, perform IT Acceptance Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on MES/MES Extended solutions.
• Develop scripts, services, and dashboards to support manufacturing KPIs, traceability, and data-driven decision-making.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in manufacturing applications, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
• Support manufacturing system upgrades, migrations, and implementations.

Skills / Knowledge:

• Manufacturing process, MES and extended MES solution know-how
• Strong in SQL/Oracle database and store procedure
• Experienced with Web/Window application, API
• SQL & Database Concepts
• API/Web Services Integration.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications:

• Master Degree/Bachelor's Degree/Professional Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of experience in MES implementations, integration & support, with 4+ years of experience in technical leadership roles.
• Hands‑on experience with MES systems such as DELMIA Apriso, Critical Manufacturing, Siemens Opcenter, software development, and related technologies.
• Ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships.
• Know‑how on Change Management Process, System Development Life Cycle
• Experience with project planning, execution, and closure.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.
• Capable of leading and influencing a virtual team composed of members from diverse organizations (Operation team, Product/Process/Production/Quality engineering team).

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

Ultra Clean Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd designs and manufactures gas delivery systems that control the high-purity gases used in the processing of semiconductor devices. These gas delivery systems are configured to address the specific needs of the semiconductor capital equipment industry.

Through the use of advanced manufacturing methodologies and quality assurance procedures, we produce highly reliable, cost-effective, custom-designed application-specific systems. UCT is involved in all stages of design, as a partner in the process of developing a system that fully meets end-user process specifications.

UCT has global sites in the United States, Europe, Philippines, China, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea. We are setting up our Malaysia operations in Penang. Join us in these exciting times as part of the start-up team!

Ultra Clean Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd designs and manufactures gas delivery systems that control the high-purity gases used in the processing of semiconductor devices. These gas delivery systems are configured to address the specific needs of the semiconductor capital equipment industry.

Through the use of advanced manufacturing methodologies and quality assurance procedures, we produce highly reliable, cost-effective, custom-designed application-specific systems. UCT is involved in all stages of design, as a partner in the process of developing a system that fully meets end-user process specifications.

UCT has global sites in the United States, Europe, Philippines, China, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea. We are setting up our Malaysia operations in Penang. Join us in these exciting times as part of the start-up team!