Engineer, System- Seating

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer will provide expertise in technical operations of the plant. Responsible for shop floor systems, manufacturing applications, machine integration with MES, printers and other manufacturing hardware. Provides technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues through structured problem-solving processes. Responsible for implementation of production line systems and improvement of existing system by modifying and/or updating MES process flow.

• Create reports/dashboards from data stored in various production database. Work with Process Engineers, Production departments, IT and Maintenance to evaluate MES requirements for production line improvements and modifications.
• Provide production support for MES functions including QAD interfaces, PLC interfaces, Electrical Test interfaces, MES master data maintenance & process modeling, MES functionality (transactions and user interfaces), and Database / reporting functions.
• Develop, modify or debug MES logic and related IT Applications to enhance equipment interface and operation of the MES. Diagnose and help resolve causes of process and communication malfunctions on all equipment.
• Author and execute software validation activities with proper oversight to support and maintain the MES. Provide training to technician on the operation and diagnostics of the machine process and applications.
• Support manufacturing metrics (Safety, Engineering Change, OEE, Scrap, Waste)
• Configure system settings and options, plans and executes integration acceptance testing with required documentation
• Perform system configuration changes, monitor systems and correct errors.
• Train others on systems, software, equipment and processes.
• Research and implement cost effective upgrades to the equipment and manufacturing applications.
• Modify and create SQL queries and stored procedures to create reports and functions.
• Support web applications and solutions. Coordinate IT/MES activities with internal and external departments for zero downtime goals

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study:
Computer Science, Electrical engineering

Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

• 1
  -3 Minimum Years of Experience with MES such as Matrix, Solidat, MPDV Hydra, GE Proficy, Pyramid, or other MES.
• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience with in the automotive industry