MES Lead

Title:

MES Software Lead

Location:

100% REMOTE (Have to work on East Coast or Central US time) M-F 8am - 5pm Pay Rate: $80 /Hr on W2 Type & Duration: 12 plus months contract possibility of extension based on demand. Scope of this position:

MES Software Engineer

The MES Software Engineer / Technical Lead role will be responsible for working with business leaders, users, and IT resources to define, develop, implement, and support standardized Siemens Opcenter (formerly Camstar) MES solutions across a global environment.

• Establish best practices and develop Corning’s architecture for manufacturing systems.
• Design, implement, and support manufacturing systems in accordance with standard Corning IT practices.
• Demonstrate strong technical understanding and hands-on experience with technologies such as .NET, AJAX, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQL Server BI components.
• Engage with internal and external customers to analyze requirements from both a business and systems perspective by interpreting business goals and objectives and translating them into technical solutions.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of ERP, MES, shop floor controls, and how they integrate to provide a complete plant solution.
• Ensure development work is completed on schedule and that impacts to manufacturing systems are thoroughly documented and communicated while serving as the technical lead on global projects.

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Systems Management, IT, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices in application development.
• 7+ years of experience using object-oriented programming languages such as .NET and C#.
• Experience working with IT systems in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of source code management systems such as Git, TFVC, and SVN.
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Test-Driven Development, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery.

• Understanding Manufacturing Execution Systems, specifically Siemens Opcenter modeling and Designer.
• Proven track record of implementing IT solutions that meet business demands and are technically sound.
• Understanding JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and the current Angular framework.
• Experience working in a Scrum/Agile team.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, facilitation, and negotiation skills, including the ability to “translate” between business and technology needs.
• Ability to continuously prioritize and multitask efficiently.
• Ability to influence decisions through critical thinking based on experience and a strong grasp of the strategic intent of the project.

• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to work in a multicultural team.
• Ability to work closely with internal customers around the world to meet requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to execute projects on time, on budget, and with expected results.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong initiative.
• Self-motivated.
• Accountable for actions and behaviors.