MES Solution Architect: Siemens Opcenter Expert

Corning Inc.; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Retirement plan 401(k) with company 1%

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Solution Architect to lead standardized Siemens Opcenter Execution implementations across global sites.

You will partner with business leaders, manufacturing teams, and IT to architect scalable MES solutions that drive operational excellence and digital transformation. This role requires 5+ years in enterprise app development, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with Opcenter Designer and Portal.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• Strong leadership, systems thinking, and project management capabilities.
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise application development.
• Hands-on experience supporting IT systems in 24/7 manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of source code management practices and relational database design.
• Deep knowledge of application development best practices, patterns, and architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic technical leader for Siemens Opcenter Execution, guiding solution architecture, design standards, and development practices across global sites.
• Architect, implement, and support MES capabilities in alignment with Corning’s IT standards and manufacturing best practices.
• Apply strong hands‑on expertise with Opcenter modeling and development tools (Designer, Portal) to design high‑quality, reusable, and scalable solutions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into clear technical requirements and solution designs.
• Ensure seamless integration between MES, ERP, and shop floor control systems—delivering a robust, end‑to‑end manufacturing digital ecosystem.
• Lead MES activities on global projects, ensuring timelines, system impacts, documentation, and communication are managed effectively.
• Deliver clear and actionable specifications for development teams to ensure accurate implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Systems thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related

Tools

Siemens Opcenter Designer

Siemens Opcenter Portal

Job description

Corning Inc. in Charlotte, NC is hiring a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Solution Architect to lead standardized Siemens Opcenter Execution implementations across global sites.

You will partner with business leaders, manufacturing teams, and IT to architect scalable MES solutions that drive operational excellence and digital transformation. This role requires 5+ years in enterprise app development, strong leadership, and hands-on experience with Opcenter Designer and Portal.