Lead MES Engineer: Ignition/Sepasoft Manufacturing Lead

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 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.