- 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 andapplications.
- Support manufacturing metrics (Safety, Engineering Change, OEE, Scrap, Waste)
- Configure system settings and options, plans andexecutes 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.
- 3-5Minimum Years of Experience with MES such as Matrix, Solidat, MPDV Hydra, GE Proficy, Pyramid, or other MES.
- 1-3Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
- Understanding of programming languages and structured database (SQL/PostGRE) management.
- Experience in a fast pace broadcast delivery (JIT/JIS) environment so equipment and tooling uptime is essential
- Experience with Microsoft SQL is required
- Experience in Allen Bradley ControlLogx (PLC), communications interface and ladder-logic
- Ability to work well with hourly and maintenance employees and have a good working relationship with other departments within the plant.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing broadcast and sequencing system and processes
- Experience in programming language such as VB.NET, C#, C++
Senior MES Engineer - Harrison, United States - Yanfeng Automotive
Description
Summary
The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer will provide expertise intechnical 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 updatingMES process flow .
Essential Functions:
Supervisory Capacity:No Supervisory Responsibilities
Education:
Bachelor's Level Degree| Area of Study:Computer Science, Electrical engineering
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience