MES Functional Consultant

Tata Consultancy Services; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking an experienced MES Consultant to lead end-to-end MES delivery across industries such as Automotive, CPG, Chemical, and HiTech manufacturing. You will map business processes to MES capabilities, perform Fit-Gap analysis, and design functional specifications for SIT/UAT testing.

The role requires strong knowledge of ISA95, control-system integration, and experience with SAP PLM, shop floor devices, and Kepware.

Qualifications

• Experience in MES implementation on COTS tools (Apriso, Simatic IT, GE Proficy, SAP ME/MII, Rockwell)
• Knowledge of ISA95 / MESA standards and industry processes
• Experience translating business requirements to functional/technical solutions
• Experience in Fit-Gap assessment for MES functionalities
• Experience in designing FDS/functional design documentation
• Experience in testing/validation (SIT/UAT) for MES implementations
• Experience with SAP, PLM & shop floor devices integration
• Experience with OPC tools such as Kepware
• Knowledge of SQL/Oracle queries

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle MES delivery from concept to deployment and support
• Interact with customers to capture functional requirements and prepare RTM
• Prepare Functional Design and FDS documentation
• Create functional test scripts and conduct SIT/UAT validations
• Monitor new technologies in line with client strategy
• Develop and optimize MES application architecture
• Deliver high-quality MES implementations that realize business benefits
• Provide user training on MES functionalities

Skills

MES implementation

ISA95 standards

Industry knowledge

Control systems integration

RTM

Fit-Gap analysis

Change impact assessment

Troubleshooting

Agile & Industry 4.0

Requirements gathering

Functional design

Testing & validation

SAP/PLM integration

Shop floor devices integration

OPC Kepware

SQL/Oracle basics

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

Kepware

Job description

• Experience in MES implementation on any COTS tool like Apriso, Simatic IT, GE Proficy, SAP ME/MII, Rockwell, etc.
• Good understanding of business processes in one of the industries viz. Automotive, CPG, Chemical process, HiTech manufacturing, Medical devices
• Good understanding of Production, Quality, Inventory and Maintenance capabilities required for these industries
• Preferably good understanding of control systems automation and its integration with MES solution; experience integrating Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi
• Experience in translating business requirements to functional or technical solutions by mapping business processes to IT capabilities
• Experience in Fit-Gap assessment for MES functionalities
• Knowledge of preparing impact assessment for change management
• Ability to document and perform basic-level troubleshooting of MES application issues
• Familiarity with Agile framework and Industry 4.0
• Good analytical skills
• Experience in requirements gathering and documentation for Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Experience in functional design and design specification documentation for MES implementation
• Experience in testing/validation – creating test scripts for SIT/UAT and functional validation
• Preferably integration experience with SAP, PLM & shop floor devices like DC tools, scanners, printers, lab instruments
• Experience with OPC tools such as Kepware
• Knowledge of basic queries with SQL/Oracle
• Interact with customers to understand functional requirements and prepare the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Prepare Functional Design and Functional Design Specification (FDS) documentation
• Prepare functional test scripts and conduct functional solution validation (SIT/UAT)
• Monitor and assess new technology and advances in technical/application architectures in line with client business strategy
• Take a lead role in the full life-cycle delivery of the MES solution for business projects – from initial concept, requirements gathering, specification and design through delivery, acceptance and operational support
• Develop and optimize the application architecture
• Deliver high-quality implementation of the defined solution to facilitate realization of organizational benefits
• Impart user training on MES functionalities

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Experience range 8-12 years
• Knowledge of ISA95 / MESA standards
• Experience in MES implementation on any COTS tool like Apriso, Simatic IT, GE Proficy, SAP ME/MII, Rockwell, etc.
• Good understanding of business processes in one of the industries viz. Automotive, CPG, Chemical process, HiTech manufacturing, Medical devices
• Good understanding of Production, Quality, Inventory and Maintenance capabilities required for these industries
• Preferably good understanding of control systems automation and its integration with MES solution; experience integrating Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi
• Experience in translating business requirements to functional or technical solutions by mapping business processes to IT capabilities
• Experience in Fit-Gap assessment for MES functionalities
• Knowledge of preparing impact assessment for change management
• Ability to document and perform basic-level troubleshooting of MES application issues
• Familiarity with Agile framework and Industry 4.0
• Good analytical skills
• Experience in requirements gathering and documentation for Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Experience in functional design and design specification documentation for MES implementation
• Experience in testing/validation – creating test scripts for SIT/UAT and functional validation
• Preferably integration experience with SAP, PLM & shop floor devices like DC tools, scanners, printers, lab instruments
• Experience with OPC tools such as Kepware
• Knowledge of basic queries with SQL/Oracle

Roles & Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to understand functional requirements and prepare the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Prepare Functional Design and Functional Design Specification (FDS) documentation
• Prepare functional test scripts and conduct functional solution validation (SIT/UAT)
• Monitor and assess new technology and advances in technical/application architectures in line with client business strategy
• Take a lead role in the full life-cycle delivery of the MES solution for business projects – from initial concept, requirements gathering, specification and design through delivery, acceptance and operational support
• Develop and optimize the application architecture
• Deliver high-quality implementation of the defined solution to facilitate realization of organizational benefits
• Impart user training on MES functionalities

Salary Range: $130,000 -$150,000 year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

• Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE