Solutions Architect (Penang, Malaysia)

W-Consulting Company Ltd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software vendor in Penang seeks an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) projects. Ideal candidates will have around 10 years of relevant experience, strong programming skills, and project management abilities. Excellent communication skills in English are essential, along with the willingness to travel occasionally.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in implementing manufacturing applications.
• Experience as a subject matter expert managing customer expectations.
• High level project management skills with technical lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Technical Leader on MOM/MES project implementation.
• Create product requirements documentation based on customer needs.
• Work closely with the project team during the implementation stage.

Skills

Technical leadership

Customer needs assessment

Business problem analysis

Strong programming skills

Excellent Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines

Tools

.Net (C#, ASP, VB)

Java

J2EE

MS-SQL

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Our Client is a Global Software Vendor. Due to expansion, they are seeking for an experienced Solutions Architect, based in Penang, as a technical expert to assist the project team in the implementation of the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and the Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Technical Leader on MOM/MES project implementation
• Assess customer needs and create product requirements documentation
• Interview with customer personnel, analyze business problems and requirements, and design the appropriate technical solutions which satisfy customer’s business requirements
• Involve in strategic planning and development of the MOM/MES architecture
• Work closely with the project manager and the project team in the entire implementation stage including the Scope and Solution Design process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines
• Around 10 years of experience in implementing and configuring manufacturing applications (such as MES/MOM), shop floor systems (such as SCADA, HMI), or enterprise applications (such as EPR, PLM, APS, LMS, etc.)
• Experience of being a subject matter expert in defining and managing customer expectations and translate customer requirements into technical documentation
• Solid understanding of various SDLC processes with strong programming skills preferably in .Net (C#, ASP, VB), C, Java, J2EE, etc.
• Strong Object Oriented background with RDMS including MS-SQL or Oracle is desirable
• High level project management skills with technical lead experience are highly desirable
• Excellent Communication skills in both verbal and written English
• Willing to travel (around 5-10%)