Sr Analyst, MES Solutions Architect

Job Title

Sr Analyst, MES Solutions Architect

37817

Melbourne, FL;
Rochester, NY;
Salt Lake City, UT

9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

We are seeking a detail-oriented MES Solutions Architect to lead the functional architecture, optimization, and support of our multi-platform Manufacturing Execution System (MES) landscape. The role supports Aegis Factory Logix (FLx), Eyelit MES, iBase-t Solumina, and the custom Zeus web application across multiple manufacturing sites. This position serves as the key bridge between manufacturing operations, other company sites, and IT, focusing on process excellence, system standardization, low-code configuration, and seamless integration with ERP/PLM systems.

The successful candidate will provide both strategic architectural guidance and hands‑on functional support, including dedicated support in restricted/closed secure manufacturing areas.

• MES Architecture & Standardization:
  Design, optimize, and govern functional architecture across the heterogeneous MES portfolio (Factory Logix, Eyelit, Solumina, and Zeus) to ensure consistency, scalability, and best‑practice alignment.
• Process Optimization & Solution Design:
  Analyze manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and architect enhancements in MES functionality related to production tracking, quality management, advanced planning & scheduling (APS), WIP visibility, and real‑time data flow.
• Multi‑Site Implementation & Rollout:
  Lead or support multi‑site MES standardization initiatives, best‑practice sharing, and new deployments (with specific focus on iBase‑t Solumina implementations in closed secure areas).
• Integration & IT
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with IT to define integration requirements with ERP and PLM systems, coordinate system updates, testing, and enhancements while ensuring business requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions.
• Secure Area Support:
  Provide dedicated MES support in restricted/closed secure manufacturing areas, including compliance with security protocols, access management, and ensuring system availability in controlled environments. To support/assist in the iBase‑t Solumina MES deployments in the closed areas.
• Functional Support & User Enablement:
  Act as the primary functional expert and point of contact for end‑users; provide advanced training, troubleshooting, and guidance on MES workflows and capabilities.
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement:
  Develop and analyze key performance reports (throughput, WIP, quality metrics) to drive root‑cause analysis, performance monitoring, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Change Management & Documentation:
  Lead change‑management activities for new MES functionality, configurations, and process changes; author and maintain detailed functional specifications, process flows, test scenarios, and user‑acceptance documentation.
• Compliance & Governance:
  Ensure all MES solutions meet regulatory, quality, security, and traceability requirements in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build strong relationships with internal manufacturing teams, cross‑functional partners, and external vendors to align MES solutions with evolving business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, MES Analyst, or in a similar functional support role in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with at least two of the following platforms (or comparable MES systems):
  Aegis Factory Logix, Eyelit MES, iBase‑t Solumina. Experience with custom web‑based MES applications is a plus.
• Background in semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, or similar regulated manufacturing industries is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with interfacing MES to ERP and PLM applications.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze…