Senior MES Consultant

The Senior MES Consultant is responsible for designing,
implementing, and supporting Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and
Industrial Digital Transformation solutions for customers across various
industries. The role combines solution architecture, technical consulting,
customer engagement, and project delivery to provide scalable, secure, and
high-performing industrial solutions.

As a subject matter expert, you will work closely with
customers, sales teams, project managers, and technical consultants to
architect and deploy AVEVA-based solutions that bridge Information Technology
(IT) and Operational Technology (OT). You will also support pre-sales
activities, lead technical workshops, and provide strategic guidance throughout
the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Design
  scalable, secure, and high-performance industrial solutions using the
  AVEVA software portfolio.
  
• Develop
  solution architectures, technical designs, deployment plans, and
  implementation roadmaps.
  
• Define
  integration strategies between MES, ERP, SCADA, historians, cloud
  platforms, and enterprise systems.
  
• Produce
  architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation
  standards.
  
• Ensure
  solutions align with cybersecurity best practices and industry standards.
  

MES Consulting & Solution Delivery

• Lead
  the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Manufacturing
  Execution Systems (MES).
  
• Configure
  and deploy AVEVA MES and related industrial software solutions.
  
• Support
  customer digital transformation initiatives through best-practice solution
  design.
  
• Conduct
  system assessments and recommend process improvements.
  
• Troubleshoot
  complex technical issues and provide advanced technical support.
  
• Assist
  with system commissioning, testing, and go-live activities.
  

Pre-Sales & Customer Engagement

• Act
  as a trusted technical advisor throughout the sales cycle.
  
• Participate
  in customer discovery sessions to understand business and operational
  requirements.
  
• Deliver
  technical presentations, product demonstrations, Proof of Concepts (PoCs),
  and workshops.
  
• Assist
  with solution proposals, technical responses, and effort estimations.
  
• Engage
  with executive leadership, plant management, engineering teams, and IT
  stakeholders.
  

IT/OT Integration

• Design
  and implement integrations between operational technology and enterprise
  systems.
  
• Support
  integrations with ERP, historians, databases, cloud platforms, and
  third-party applications.
  
• Configure
  APIs, data exchange mechanisms, and industrial communication protocols.
  
• Support
  cloud, hybrid, and on-premises deployments.
  

Project Delivery

• Collaborate
  with project managers and implementation teams throughout project
  execution.
  
• Provide
  technical leadership during solution deployment.
  
• Support
  Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), User
  Acceptance Testing (UAT), and production rollouts.
  
• Ensure
  projects are delivered according to scope, timelines, quality standards,
  and customer expectations.
  

Industry Expertise & Innovation

• Stay
  current with emerging technologies including:
  
• Industrial
  Internet of Things (IIoT)
  
• Artificial
  Intelligence (AI)
  
• Machine
  Learning
  
• Digital
  Twins
  
• Predictive
  Analytics
  
• Industrial
  Cloud Platforms
  
• Smart
  Manufacturing
  
• Contribute
  to internal knowledge sharing, technical standards, and best practices.
  
• Develop
  technical whitepapers, solution documentation, and case studies.
  
• Provide
  product feedback to vendors based on customer requirements and industry
  trends.
  

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work
  closely with Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Customer Success, and
  Technical Support teams.
  
• Build
  and maintain strong customer and partner relationships.
  
• Support
  technology partners during joint customer engagements.
  
• Represent
  Sumo Tech at industry conferences, customer events, and technical forums.
  

Requirements

Education

• Diploma
  in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, Information
  Technology, or a related discipline.
  

OR

• BSc/BTech
  Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation,
  Information Technology, or a related discipline.
  

Experience

• Diploma
  holders: Minimum 7 years of relevant industry experience.
  
• Degree
  holders: Minimum 3-5 years of relevant industry experience.
  
• Proven
  experience implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
  
• Experience
  delivering industrial software and digital transformation projects.
  
• Experience
  working in manufacturing, mining, utilities, energy, or heavy industrial
  environments is highly advantageous.
  

Technical Expertise

Experience with one or more of the following technologies is
highly desirable:

AVEVA Solutions

• AVEVA
  Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
  
• AVEVA
  PI System
  
• AVEVA
  System Platform
  
• AVEVA
  Unified Operations Center
  
• AVEVA
  Insight
  
• AVEVA
  Predictive Analytics
  
• AVEVA
  E3D
  
• AVEVA
  CONNECT
  

Industrial Technologies

• SCADA
  
• Industrial
  Automation
  
• PLC
  Integration
  
• Industrial
  IoT (IIoT)
  
• Digital
  Twins
  
• Historian
  Systems
  

Enterprise Technologies

• Microsoft
  Azure
  
• Amazon
  Web Services (AWS)
  
• SQL
  Server
  
• AVEVA
  Historian
  
• REST
  APIs
  
• OPC
  UA
  
• MQTT
  

Programming & Scripting

• Python
  
• C#
  
• JavaScript
  
• SQL
  

Skills & Competencies

• Solution
  Architecture
  
• Manufacturing
  Execution Systems (MES)
  
• Industrial
  Automation
  
• IT/OT
  Integration
  
• Technical
  Consulting
  
• Digital
  Transformation
  
• Customer
  Engagement
  
• Requirements
  Analysis
  
• Technical
  Documentation
  
• Presentation
  and Communication Skills
  
• Problem
  Solving and Analytical Thinking
  
• Project
  Delivery
  
• Leadership
  and Mentoring
  
• Stakeholder
  Management
  
• Team
  Collaboration
  

Additional Requirements

• Valid
  South African driver's licence.
  
• Own
  reliable vehicle.
  
• Willingness
  to travel locally and internationally when required.
  
• Ability
  to work at customer manufacturing and industrial sites.
  
• Professional
  communication and presentation skills.
  
• Ability
  to work independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams.