MES Architect – Siemens Opcenter Core Expert
Listed on 2026-08-31
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IT/Tech
IT Consultant, Systems Analyst, IT Project Manager, IT Business Analyst
MES Architect – Siemens Opcenter Core
We are seeking an experienced MES Architect with strong expertise in Siemens Opcenter Core to join our Supply Chain & Network Operations team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within complex manufacturing environments.
This role will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand manufacturing requirements, develop scalable MES architectures, lead implementation activities, and provide strategic guidance on manufacturing technology transformation.
The successful candidate will combine strong MES technical expertise, solution architecture, manufacturing process knowledge, and client-facing consulting skills.
Key Responsibilities- Lead discussions with client stakeholders to understand business requirements and manufacturing processes.
- Translate business and manufacturing requirements into scalable MES solution architectures.
- Design and architect Siemens Opcenter Core solutions in collaboration with functional and technical teams.
- Lead MES activities across the full implementation lifecycle, including:
- Requirements gathering
- Business process analysis
- Fit-gap analysis
- Functional process design
- Technical solution design
- Data mapping
- System configuration
- Integration design
- Testing and UAT
- Deployment and go-live
- Post-production support
- Define functional and technical specifications for MES solutions and integrations.
- Work with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, and IT stakeholders to optimize production processes.
- Advise senior client leadership on MES capabilities, implementation strategies, and manufacturing transformation opportunities.
- Lead MES work streams and provide technical direction to project teams.
- Coordinate onsite and offshore delivery teams and ensure high-quality project execution.
- Analyze manufacturing metrics and operational data to identify performance improvement opportunities.
- Support integration of MES platforms with ERP, shop-floor, automation, and other enterprise systems.
- Troubleshoot complex MES architecture and implementation issues.
- Mentor junior consultants and provide guidance on MES architecture, implementation, and best practices.
- Contribute to practice development, knowledge sharing, solution development, and innovation initiatives.
- Support pre-sales activities, proposals, presentations, and client workshops as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- 5+ years of experience implementing Apriso, Siemens Opcenter, or AVEVA MES solutions.
- Strong hands-on experience with Siemens Opcenter, preferably Opcenter Core.
- Experience leading at least 2 MES implementations and defining MES solution architecture.
- 5+ years of experience with:
- Requirements gathering
- Fit-gap analysis
- Functional process design
- Data mapping
- Functional and technical specification development
- System configuration
- Testing and UAT
- Deployment and go-live
- Customer support
- Process documentation
- Onsite/offshore delivery models
- Experience analyzing manufacturing performance metrics and identifying operational improvement opportunities.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and MES concepts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, work streams, and technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50%, depending on client and project requirements.
- 3+ years of direct experience with Siemens Opcenter, Apriso, or AVEVA platforms.
- Siemens Opcenter, Apriso, or AVEVA certification.
- Prior management or technology consulting experience.
- Experience integrating MES with SAP, Oracle, ERP, PLM, SCADA, PLC, or other manufacturing/enterprise systems.
- Experience with manufacturing analytics, OEE, production efficiency, quality, traceability, genealogy, and shop-floor performance metrics.
- Experience presenting technical concepts to both business and technical audiences.
- Experience leading project teams in a client-service or consulting environment.
- Strong experience working with distributed onsite/offshore delivery teams.
MES Platforms:
Siemens Opcenter, Opcenter Core, Opcenter Execution, Dassault Apriso, AVEVA MES
MES Architecture:
Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture, Functional Architecture, MES Design, Manufacturing Process Design
Implementation:
Requirements Gathering, Fit-Gap Analysis, Configuration, Data Mapping, Functional Specifications, Technical Specifications, Testing, UAT, Deployment, Go-Live, Production Support
Manufacturing:
Shop Floor Operations, Production Management, Quality Management, Traceability, Genealogy, OEE, Manufacturing…
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