IT MES Specialist: Lead Manufacturing Tech & Data

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Generous PTO

Company holidays

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Jobot is hiring an IT MES Specialist in Logansport, IN to improve the existing MES and eventually implement a new system. The role offers long-term growth with a clear path to IT leadership in a stable manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings extensive C# and database experience (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) along with MES/manufacturing systems background, and Mandarin fluency. 5–10 years of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of database systems (Oracle, Firebird, MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL) and SQL for data analysis and reporting
• Experience with C# or a comparable object-oriented programming language
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify and communicate concerns
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and track multiple concurrent projects to completion
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in an MES, IT, or manufacturing systems role
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Candidates must speak Mandaring Chinese to be considered for the role.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and customize the 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

C#

SQL

Data analysis

MES experience

Manufacturing systems

Project management

Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

Oracle

Firebird

MySQL

MariaDB

PostgreSQL

Job description

Jobot is hiring an IT MES Specialist in Logansport, IN to improve the existing MES and eventually implement a new system. The role offers long-term growth with a clear path to IT leadership in a stable manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings extensive C# and database experience (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) along with MES/manufacturing systems background, and Mandarin fluency. 5–10 years of relevant experience is preferred.