MES Technical Lead - Software Engineer

Undisclosed; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an MES Technical Lead – Software Engineer to work remotely for their Milwaukee-based operations. The role involves designing and optimizing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to enhance production efficiency and safety, collaborating with clients, and ensuring reliability of data systems. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in programming and integration, with a minimum of 5 years experience in related fields.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive work experience in relevant field.
• Experience with MES/MOM integration, system architecture, and database management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain MES/MOM systems.
• Work with clients to understand business objectives and system requirements.
• Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and provide ongoing maintenance.

Skills

Programming languages (C, Java, SQL)

Integrating MES/MOM with enterprise systems

Developing system architectures

Implementing FactoryTalk ProductionCentre

Administering RDBMS (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server)

Using JDBC for Java applications

Building web applications (Java EE)

Implementing web frameworks (Spring, JSF, GWT, Grails)

Using ODBC for RDBMS access

Industrial computing and networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

MES Technical Lead – Software Engineer, Rockwell Automation, Inc., Milwaukee, WI:

Design, develop, implement, enhance, and maintain Manufacturing Execution System / Manufacturing Operations Management (MES/MOM) systems used by Rockwell Automation customers. Integrate manufacturing processes with business systems to optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety. Work with Rockwell Automation clients to understand their manufacturing business objectives and translate them into MES/MOM system requirements. Suggest and evaluate system architecture options. Collaborate with colleagues, clients, and vendors on configuration of system components and development of common-reusable artifacts. Develop and integrate software components to create best in class MES/MOM applications. Conduct testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of MES/MOM to ensure system reliability and accuracy of data. Provide customer-site system start-up and commissioning as required. Collaborate and work as part of an international project team.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate related work experience.

Must have 5 years of experience in each of the following:

• Programming languages, including C, Java, or SQL;
• Integrating Manufacturing Execution Systems and Manufacturing Operations Management systems (MES/MOM) with shop floor and enterprise systems such as ERP, CMMS, and LIMS;
• Developing system architectures to support MES/MOM data collection, reporting and product genealogy;
• Implementing FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) to maximize manufacturing operational efficiency;
• Creating, updating, and administering Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server;
• Using Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) to standardize the process of connecting Java applications to RDBMS;
• Building web applications using Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) Application Programming;
• Implementing Java Web Application frameworks including Spring, JavaServer Faces (JSF), Google Web Toolkit (GWT), or Grails;
• Using Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) for accessing RDBMs; and
• Industrial computing, networking, and open platform communications (OPC) data communications using FactoryTalk Services Platform (FTSP) and Kepware.

100% telecommuting permitted; candidate may reside anywhere in the U.S.

To apply, please email your resume [e-mail] reference the following job ID number in the subject line: RA1046984.