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MES Engineer - Louisville, Kentucky Direct Hire Position Salary: up to $95k/yearJob Description of the MES Engineer:

• 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 and 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 and applications
• Support manufacturing metrics (Safety, Engineering Changes, OEE, Scrap, Waste)
• Configure system settings and options, plans and executes integration acceptance testing with required documentation
• Perform system configuration changes, monitor systems, and correct errors

Additional Responsibilities:

• Train others on systems, 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

Required Experience and Education of the MES Engineer:

• Minimum of three years' of experience
• BS in Engineering
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) experience
• Strong SQL and database development skills
• Manufacturing systems troubleshooting experience

Additional Technical Skills Required of the MES Engineer:

• PLC Integration and communications
• Industrial automation experience
• Manufacturing software support
• Database reporting and dashboard development
• System configuration and validation
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
• ERP/MES interface knowledge
• Production support in a manufacturig evironment

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team. By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.