Senior MES Engineer: Smart Factory Innovator

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Sr. MES Engineer to drive Smart Factory initiatives in our Cartersville, GA facility.

The role focuses on designing, developing, and operating MES solutions to improve production efficiency and data-driven decision making. You will work cross-functionally with production, engineering, quality, and IT to optimize processes and ensure seamless system integration across ERP, PLCs, and automation devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the development and operation of MES solutions.
• Experience in automation within high-tech industries such as solar and semiconductors.
• Proficiency in MES software and equipment communication protocols (SEMI, OPC, PLC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to convey technical info to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven project management experience from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement MES functions to optimize manufacturing processes and production efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations within manufacturing operations.
• Integrate MES with ERP, PLCs, AMR, and other systems for seamless data flow.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot MES applications, ensuring reliability.
• Create training materials and conduct end-user training; maintain detailed MES documentation.
• Lead MES and PI projects, managing scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and IT to align MES initiatives with business goals.
• Install IT hardware/software on-site and deliver equipment.
• Perform and report on routine on-site checklists (daily, monthly, etc.).
• Monitor system performance and analyze data to drive continuous improvements.
• Design and develop transportation logic for logistics automation (AGV, OHT, robots).
• Present on-site for emergency system issues as requested.
• Handle IT-related administrative tasks as directed.
• Provide 24/7 on-shop-floor production system support.

Skills

Manufacturing process design

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Miracom MESPlus

LG CNS EzMES

ThiraUtech OpenMES

Wonderware

Siemens SIMATIC IT

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Job description

Qcells Georgia, Inc. is seeking a Sr. MES Engineer to drive Smart Factory initiatives in our Cartersville, GA facility.

The role focuses on designing, developing, and operating MES solutions to improve production efficiency and data-driven decision making. You will work cross-functionally with production, engineering, quality, and IT to optimize processes and ensure seamless system integration across ERP, PLCs, and automation devices.