MES interface with 3rd party systems like automation systems (e.g. DeltaV, Siemens PCS7, Siemens SIMATIC Batch, Rockwell PLCs/SCADA)
Programming languages (C#, Java, C++, VBA/VBScript, Python)
Knowledge of software release management on multiple environments (e.g. DEV, QA, PROD) including but not limited to handling of pool requests, merge operations, solution building, deployment, unit testing, regression testing
Experience with Team Foundation Server and/or Jira is strongly recommended
Ability and Willingness to travel 30%
A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline is required to work as a MES Consultant. A strong background in MES, manufacturing process of Discrete industries is also highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
Supporting project/program leads in the elicitation and building of business, functional and technical requirements (e.g. Requirement Specification – URS)
Supporting project/program leads in the design specification phase and building the design specification document (e.g. Functional Design Specification)
Work in conjunction with project leads to define project tasks, identify tasks duration
Report to project leads on tasks advancement
Capable of working independently under the guidance of technical leads
Capable of understanding and troubleshooting technical issues, related to software development, conflict in branches and releases, and engineering tasks.
Apply project best practices and support changes that can streamline operations
Knowledgeable of testing/validation processes, including building the validation tests (Test Specification/Validation Specification document). Work with the project lead in executing unit tests, regression tests, integration tests and functional tests
Train/coach end-user on MES solutions. Help in driving solution acceptance (execution of Functional Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test documentation)
Depending on the project or program, MES Consultants can be positioned as Functional Analysts. Functional Analysts help identifying needs for new MES and MOM (Manufacturing Operation Management) implementation. They are comfortable in participating functional discussions in front of our customers, who regards them as knowledgeable sources. While specific job duties will vary depending on the type of project/client, general job responsibilities may include following project leads in meeting goals for the team; ensuring current applications are updated and align with the implementation of new applications and help analyzing end users' needs. Other tasks may include developing troubleshooting MES implementation logic/front end logic (e.g. integration with 3rd Party systems such as ERP and automation) and overall support of system modifications. MES Consultants can also help in identifying implementing risks working with the project leads. MES Consultants are also encouraged in identifying security/performance issues, potential weaknesses in applications and suggest possible solutions.