Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer at JA Solar AZ LLC

Job Summary:

As part of the MES team, you will be at the forefront of deploying, integrating, and managing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) solutions within the manufacturing environment. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic vision to ensure the seamless integration and running of Rockwell Automation – FactoryTalk Production Centre (FTPC) MES solution with other major applications, such as Oracle EBS, WMS, and OPP.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Equipment, and Facilities departments, capturing and documenting detailed requirements
• Perform application support duties for the manufacturing execution system (FTPC-MES) as needed
• Develop standards and best practices for development and validation activities
• Lead cross-functional teams through design reviews and user acceptance testing during the development and validation process
• Perform and communicate planning, development, peer review, and testing solutions for recipe creation and modification
• Execute development and implementation of new capabilities across the Manufacturing systems based on requirements, specifications, and developed software solutions
• Develop FTPC-MES solutions including recipe, configuration and/or system changes to meet business requirements
• Create and execute system test and/or operational qualification scripts to challenge the business and technical requirements
• Participate in facility operational meetings to ensure facility reporting needs are met
• Assure quality service to all customers
• Position also requires availability to support 2nd shift manufacturing operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of Rockwell – FactoryTalk Production Centre (FTPC) MES Tool

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good Understanding of manufacturing process, ERP, and integrations with other systems
• Positive working attitude
• Ability to work with a team
• Good communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage different stakeholders

Working conditions:

• Able to work extended hours as needed
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, and extreme noise
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location
• May be required to work after hours and on weekends or holidays

Physical requirements:

• Requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities

EEO/AA Statement

JA Solar is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, physical or mental disability, creed, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression in the programs or activities which it operates.

En Espanol
JA Solar es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomación genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility