MES Engineer

Yanfeng; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a manufacturing IT/MES specialist to create reports and dashboards from production data, collaborating with Process Engineers, Production, IT and Maintenance to evaluate MES requirements for line improvements.

Responsibilities include developing and debugging MES logic, validating software, supporting manufacturing metrics (OEE, scrap), performing system configuration, and training technicians.

Qualifications

• Experience creating reports and dashboards from MES data.
• Ability to develop and debug MES logic and related IT applications.
• Experience with SQL queries and database reporting.
• Familiarity with MES interfaces (QAD, PLC interfaces) and master data maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Create reports/dashboards from MES data for production teams.
• Develop, modify or debug MES logic and related IT applications.
• Diagnose and resolve MES process and communications issues.

Skills

Report and dashboard development

SQL queries

MES systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SQL Server

MES tooling

Job description

Job Description

• Create reports/dashboards from data stored in various production databases; work with Process Engineers, Production departments, IT and Maintenance to evaluate MES requirements for production line improvements and modifications.
• Provide production support for MES functions including QAD interfaces, PLC interfaces, Electrical Test interfaces, MES master data maintenance & process modeling, MES functionality (transactions and user interfaces), and database/reporting functions.
• Develop, modify or debug MES logic and related IT applications to enhance equipment interface and operation of the MES; diagnose and help resolve causes of process and communication malfunctions on all equipment.
• Author and execute software validation activities with proper oversight to support and maintain the MES; provide training to technicians on the operation and diagnostics of the machine process and applications.
• Support manufacturing metrics (Safety, Engineering Change, OEE, Scrap, Waste).
• Configure system settings and options, plan and execute integration acceptance testing with required documentation.
• Perform system configuration changes, monitor systems and correct errors.
• Train others on systems, software, equipment and processes.
• Research and implement cost‑effective upgrades to equipment and manufacturing applications.
• Modify and create SQL queries and stored procedures to create reports and functions.
• Support web applications and solutions; coordinate IT/MES activities with internal and external departments for zero downtime goals.
• Quality Systems: Understand, apply and meet all function‑related requirements.

Compliance & Safety Requirements

• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function‑related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function‑related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function‑related compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function‑related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.

No Supervisory Responsibilities

The role does not include supervisory responsibilities.