Title: MES Software Lead
Location: 100% REMOTE (Have to work on East Coast or Central US time) M-F 8am - 5pm
Pay Rate: $80 /Hr on W2
Type & Duration: 12 plus months contract possibility of extension based on demand.
Scope of this position:
MES Software Engineer
The MES Software Engineer / Technical Lead role will be responsible for working with business leaders, users, and IT resources to define, develop, implement, and support standardized Siemens Opcenter (formerly Camstar) MES solutions across a global environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish best practices and develop Corning’s architecture for manufacturing systems.
- Design, implement, and support manufacturing systems in accordance with standard Corning IT practices.
- Demonstrate strong technical understanding and hands-on experience with technologies such as .NET, AJAX, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQL Server BI components.
- Engage with internal and external customers to analyze requirements from both a business and systems perspective by interpreting business goals and objectives and translating them into technical solutions.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of ERP, MES, shop floor controls, and how they integrate to provide a complete plant solution.
- Ensure development work is completed on schedule and that impacts to manufacturing systems are thoroughly documented and communicated while serving as the technical lead on global projects.
Required Skills
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Systems Management, IT, or a related field.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of industry best practices in application development.
- 7+ years of experience using object-oriented programming languages such as .NET and C#.
- Experience working with IT systems in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of source code management systems such as Git, TFVC, and SVN.
- In-depth knowledge of relational databases.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Test-Driven Development, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery.
Desired Skills
- Understanding Manufacturing Execution Systems, specifically Siemens Opcenter modeling and Designer.
- Proven track record of implementing IT solutions that meet business demands and are technically sound.
- Understanding JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and the current Angular framework.
- Experience working in a Scrum/Agile team.
- Strong communication, presentation, organizational, facilitation, and negotiation skills, including the ability to “translate” between business and technology needs.
- Ability to continuously prioritize and multitask efficiently.
- Ability to influence decisions through critical thinking based on experience and a strong grasp of the strategic intent of the project.
Soft Skills
- Ability to work without close supervision.
- Ability to work in a multicultural team.
- Ability to work closely with internal customers around the world to meet requirements.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to execute projects on time, on budget, and with expected results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong initiative.
- Self-motivated.
- Accountable for actions and behaviors.