IT Lead, MES

Komatsu; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k and/or employee savings programs

Employee time off

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Komatsu in Milwaukee, WI seeks an MES Lead to drive development, integration, management, and optimization of the Manufacturing Execution System across plants. You will partner with IT, operations, and ERP teams to define technical strategies and ensure successful MES deployment and ongoing improvements.

The role includes DELMIA Apriso implementation, interface with SAP, system maintenance, upgrades, troubleshooting, and digital shop-floor transformation focused on quality, compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field is required.
• 10+ years of MES (Delmia Apriso) implementation, integration and support experience, with 4+ years in technical leadership.
• Hands-on MES experience, software development basics, and strong communication skills.
• Experience with project planning, execution, and closure; ability to learn new tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee MES implementation, upgrades, support, and process optimizations.
• Work on Apriso Desktop Client, Process Builder, and Screen Designing.
• Ensure MES integration with SAP and other systems and drive digital shop-floor transformation.
• Define technical requirements, feasibility assessments, and architecture designs.
• Provide technical feedback and ensure security, compliance, and road-map alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team management

Adaptability

Software development basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field

Tools

Delmia Apriso

Job description

Job Overview

The MES (Manufacturing Execution System) 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, serving 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 Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the implementation, development, upgrades, support, and process optimizations of manufacturing applications (DELMIA Apriso solutions).
• Work on Desktop Client, Process Builder, and Screen Designing in Apriso.
• Experience with MES/MOM solutions and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Knowledge of batch and discrete manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) as well as SCADA and APS solutions (both SAP APS offerings as well as DELMIA Ortems).
• Define technical requirements, specifications, and architecture designs based on business objectives and user needs.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information science or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in MES (Delmia Apriso) implementation, integration & support, with 4+ years of experience in technical leadership roles.
• Ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and build strong relationships.
• Hands‑on experience with MES systems (Delmia Apriso), software development, and related technologies.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $140,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well‑being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs.
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays).
• Employee and family assistance programs.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Employee learning and development programs.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.