Lead MES Engineer

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

MES Software Engineer Rockwell FactoryTalk

Role Summary
KLA is seeking a highly talented and self-motivated MES Engineer with strong experience in Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) and Modular Framework to support and advance discrete manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for the design development configuration integration and deployment of MES solutions working closely with manufacturing engineering and IT teams to enable scalable compliant and optimized production systems.

Key Responsibilities
MES Development & Configuration

• Configure customize and develop MES applications based on functional specifications and business requirements.
• Design and implement solutions using Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) and Modular Framework.
• Ensure solutions comply with programming standards validation requirements and industry regulations (e.g. ISA95).
• Support MES installations upgrades and production deployments.

Manufacturing Process Integration

• Collaborate with internal customers to understand discrete manufacturing processes production goals and operational challenges.
• Conduct manufacturing process assessments and gap analysis to identify opportunities for MES integration and optimization.
• Translate manufacturing workflows and business objectives into actionable MES architecture and solution designs.

System Integration & Data Strategy

• Define and implement data integration strategies between MES and:
• ERP systems
• PLCs
• Other enterprise and shop-floor systems
• Enable real-time data exchange traceability and manufacturing visibility.
• Analyze workflows to identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvement.

Project Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead or contribute to end-to-end MES implementation projects from design through deployment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT engineering manufacturing and external partners.
• Provide expert-level guidance on MES configuration customization and integration.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and aligned with business objectives.

Required Technical Skills

• MES & Rockwell
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC)
  • Modular Framework
• Experience with MES installation upgrades and lifecycle support
• Understanding of ISA95 and manufacturing system architectures

Software Development

• Strong proficiency in:
  • Java
  • JavaScript
  • ReactJS
  • SQL
  • HTML / CSS
  • PNUTS
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful web services
  • DevOps & Modern Engineering Practices
  • Experience with DevOps and CI/CD tools including:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Jenkins
  • GitLab CI
  • Azure DevOps
  • GitHub

Familiarity with automated build test and deployment pipelines

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Level Degree and related work experience of 6 years; Bachelors Level Degree and related work experience of 8 years

We offer a competitive family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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