MES Operations Lead & Software Architect

First Solar; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking an experienced MES Operations Lead to design, deploy and support manufacturing execution systems across production lines. You will guide the MES Dev Team and drive capacity expansion projects to meet enterprise goals.

You will ensure seamless integration with MES hardware and software, develop data visualization and input systems, manage data architectures, and coordinate with MES architects and controls engineers to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of work experience.
• 6+ years in either manufacturing systems or on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies.
• 4+ years of experience with manufacturing control systems, shop floor interface/automation systems, PLCs, or OPC data transfer.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, configure, and deploy execution system software for controlling manufacturing processes and tool data collection.
• Design and develop data visualization and user input systems for manufacturing and related processes.
• Design and develop database structures and procedures to operate and maintain software systems.
• Supplies manufacturing data and operation reports based on production data to strategic MES partners and supports ongoing data collection operations.
• Develop software and database applications on a variety of platforms.
• Manages outsourced software development work.
• Ensures good QA standards for software development.
• Manages transitions from the developers (solutions group) to the support group.
• Oversees local MES operation development activities to support business objectives.
• Coordinate activities and development of the Local MES Support Team members, including on-call rotations and escalation procedures.
• Maintains focus on team programs and key changes requests.
• Interfaces with solutions/project teams to ensure smooth support hand-off of new or modified applications.
• Fosters collaboration, open communication, and team building.

Skills

C# development

SQL Server design and development

Kubernetes & Docker

Manufacturing software architecture

Team leadership & project management

AI development concepts

Multinational project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

6+ years manufacturing systems experience

6+ years on software development teams using Microsoft .NET technologies

4+ years with PLCs or OPC data transfer

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

First Solar is seeking an experienced MES Operations Lead to design, deploy and support manufacturing execution systems across production lines. You will guide the MES Dev Team and drive capacity expansion projects to meet enterprise goals.

You will ensure seamless integration with MES hardware and software, develop data visualization and input systems, manage data architectures, and coordinate with MES architects and controls engineers to minimize downtime.