Senior MES Engineer - Smart Factory & Process Innovation

Qcells North America; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qcells North America in Cartersville, GA seeks a Sr. MES Engineer to design, develop and operate Smart Factory MES solutions, driving continuous process improvements to boost production efficiency.

You will integrate MES with ERP/PLCs, support on-site installations, train users, manage MES and PI projects, and collaborate with production, engineering and IT to deliver measurable results. This role requires a Bachelors degree and 5+ years in MES development with solar/semiconductor experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in CS/IT/Engineering or a 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 standard, OPC, PLC).
• Strong knowledge and experience in developing and designing manufacturing processes and platforms.
• Intermediate or higher skills in database management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement MES Solutions: Design, develop and implement MES functions to optimize manufacturing processes and improve overall production efficiency.
• Process Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations within the manufacturing operations. Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• System Integration: Integrate MES with other enterprise systems (ERP, PLCs, AMR, etc.) to ensure seamless data flow and process automation.
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for MES applications. Ensure system reliability and performance.
• Training and Documentation: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users. Create and maintain detailed documentation for MES processes and systems.
• Project Management: Lead and manage MES and PI projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals and budgets.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality, and IT, to align MES and PI initiatives with business objectives.
• Install: Hardware and software for any IT equipment and present on-site to fix/deliver the equipment.
• On-site check and report: Perform and inspect the routine(daily, monthly, etc.) checklist and report.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and analyze system performance, user feedback, and industry trends to continuously improve MES and PI solutions.
• Data Analysis: Utilize big data from production, process, quality, and equipment to analyze defects, predict facility failures, and optimize processes through real-time data collection and analysis.
• Automation: Design and develop transportation logic for logistics automation such as AGV, OHT, and mobile robots.
• Present on-site: for emergency system issues upon managers request.
• Administrative tasks: IT related tasks upon managers instruction.
• 24/7 production system support for an IT related issues on shop floor.
• Experience with coding and mapping data structures.

Skills

MES engineering

Process optimization

System integration

Technical troubleshooting

Project management

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Miracom MESPlus

LG CNS EzMES

ThiraUtech OpenMES

Wonderware

Siemens SIMATIC IT

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Job description

Qcells North America in Cartersville, GA seeks a Sr. MES Engineer to design, develop and operate Smart Factory MES solutions, driving continuous process improvements to boost production efficiency.

You will integrate MES with ERP/PLCs, support on-site installations, train users, manage MES and PI projects, and collaborate with production, engineering and IT to deliver measurable results. This role requires a Bachelors degree and 5+ years in MES development with solar/semiconductor experience.