MES Engineer

Job Description

• Create reports/dashboards from data stored in various production databases; 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 technicians 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, plan and execute 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 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.
• Quality Systems:
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related requirements.

• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS):
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety:
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance:
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related compliance requirements.
• Information Security:
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and/or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.

The role does not include supervisory responsibilities.