Lead MES Engineer

Amphenol Corporation; Yocumtown (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation,Etters, PA, is seeking a Lead MES Engineer to modernize manufacturing execution on Ignition with Sepasoft MES. You will define requirements, configure gateways, and ensure end-to-end traceability across the plant.

You will collaborate with partners, integrate systems (ERP/SAP, PLCs, vision, quality), and build dashboards for OEE and cycle times while enabling real-time data for CAPA and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of manufacturing systems experience with Ignition and/or Sepasoft MES Modules preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on Ignition experience: Gateway administration, Designer, Vision/Perspective; Sepasoft MES Modules a strong plus.
• Experience with systems integrators or implementation partners on complex builds; familiarity with OPC UA, SQL, and Python/Jython.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the internal point of contact for Ignition/Sepasoft implementation partner; define requirements, review deliverables, and lead testing.
• Configure and administer the Ignition Gateway and Sepasoft Modules (Track & Trace, OEE Downtime, SPC Quality, Recipe/Batch).
• Integrate Ignition with SAP, PLCs, test equipment, vision, and quality systems via OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs.
• Build dashboards and reports for OEE, yield, scrap, downtime, and cycle time.
• Ensure end-to-end product genealogy and traceability using Sepasoft Track & Trace.
• Support quality initiatives (SPC, FMEA, APQP, CAPA) with real-time Ignition/Sepasoft data.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing user support.
• Train operators and engineers on Ignition/Sepasoft functionality.

Skills

Manufacturing systems

Process improvement

Cross-functional communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical/CS or related field

Tools

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

Sepasoft MES Modules

OPC UA

SQL

Python/Jython

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.

Position: Lead MES Engineer

Location: Etters, PA

Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. Our global headquarters is located in Nashua, NH and we have design, sales and manufacturing locations globally.

Amphenol Cable Backplane Systems (CBS) is seeking a highly motivated Lead MES Engineer. This role is being created as we modernize our manufacturing execution capabilities onto the Ignition platform (Inductive Automation) with Sepasoft MES Modules. An implementation partner will handle the initial build. You will work as their internal counterpart during rollout, defining requirements and validating deliverables, then take full ownership of configuration, support, and continuous improvement once the system is live.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the internal point of contact for our Ignition/Sepasoft implementation partner, defining requirements, reviewing deliverables, and leading acceptance testing
• Configure and administer the Ignition Gateway (Designer, Vision/Perspective clients, Tag Historian, Alarming) and Sepasoft MES Modules (Track & Trace, OEE Downtime, SPC Quality, Recipe/Batch)
• Integrate Ignition with PLCs, ERP (SAP), test equipment, vision systems, and quality systems via OPC UA, MQTT, and REST APIs
• Build dashboards and reports for OEE, yield, scrap, downtime, and cycle time
• Ensure end-to-end product genealogy and traceability, from raw material to finished product, using Sepasoft Track & Trace
• Support quality initiatives such as SPC, FMEA, APQP, and CAPA with real-time Ignition/Sepasoft data
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide ongoing user support
• Train operators and engineers on Ignition/Sepasoft functionality

Qualifications:

• 7 to 10 years of manufacturing systems experience, ideally with hands-on Ignition and/or Sepasoft MES Module experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Hands-on experience with Ignition (Inductive Automation), including Gateway administration, Designer, and Vision/Perspective clients; Sepasoft MES Modules a strong plus
• Experience working with systems integrators or implementation partners on complex builds
• Familiarity with OPC UA, SQL, and Python/Jython scripting
• Strong systems thinking and a process-improvement mindset, with the adaptability to work across a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate with technical & non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to travel globally for system go-lives and upgrades ~ approximately10%

Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin. For additional company information please visit our website at https://www.amphenol-cs.com/