MES Engineer

• 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 and applications.


• Support manufacturing metrics (Safety, Engineering Change, 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, 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.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality Systems: Understand, apply and meet all function-related requirements.


• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.


• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.


• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements


• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.


• Must comply with all company policies and procedures. 


• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.


• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.


• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).