IT MES Specialist: Lead Manufacturing Systems

Jobot; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Generous PTO

Company holidays

Supportive culture

Long tenure opportunities

Influence real change

Teamwork & autonomy

IT leadership path

Bonus potential

Job summary

Jobot in Logansport, IN seeks an IT MES Specialist to optimize the MES and drive a transition to a new system. Strong background in C#, databases, and manufacturing is required; Mandarin fluency is a bonus.

You will join a growing manufacturer delivering electronic and electromechanical products with a people-first culture and clear path to IT leadership, plus robust benefits and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field
• Experience with databases: Oracle, Firebird, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL and SQL
• Proficient in C# or another OO language
• 5–10 years in MES/IT or manufacturing systems
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Mandarin Chinese is a plus or requirement

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and customize the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to support evolving production requirements
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and network issues affecting MES functionality and shop floor operations
• Set up and maintain product routing within the MES environment
• Ensure accurate data collection and analysis to track performance metrics and identify operational trends
• Monitor system performance, security, and stability; perform routine maintenance and apply patches/updates
• Collaborate with IT and Production teams to integrate MES with external equipment, PLCs, SCADA systems, and enterprise systems
• Create and maintain thorough documentation of system designs, configurations, and procedures
• Lead IT projects from conception through completion, including planning, execution, and post‑project documentation

Skills

Mandarin Chinese

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/SE or related field

Tools

Oracle

Firebird

MySQL

MariaDB

PostgreSQL

SQL

C#

Job description

Jobot in Logansport, IN seeks an IT MES Specialist to optimize the MES and drive a transition to a new system. Strong background in C#, databases, and manufacturing is required; Mandarin fluency is a bonus.

You will join a growing manufacturer delivering electronic and electromechanical products with a people-first culture and clear path to IT leadership, plus robust benefits and performance-based bonuses.