MES Application Technician

• We are seeking a MES Application Technician to help create, deploy, and maintain manufacturing applications using the Tulip MES platform.
• This role works closely with operators, engineers, and IT to digitize shop‐floor processes such as work instructions, quality checks, traceability, and production data collection.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‐on manufacturing or technical professional who enjoys problem‐solving, learning new digital tools, and supporting continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Support

• Build and update Tulip applications for shop‐floor use
• Configure screens, variables, triggers, and tables
• Test applications with operators and support deployment to production
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic app and data issues

Manufacturing Process Support

• Translate manufacturing processes into simple, effective digital workflows
• Observe operations to identify improvement opportunities

Support applications for:

• Work instructions
• Quality checks and defect logging
• Traceability and data capture

Data & Systems Integration

• Assist with data exchange between Tulip and other systems (ERP, databases, devices)
• Support barcode scanners, tablets, and other shop‐floor hardware
• Validate data accuracy and completeness

Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Create basic documentation for applications and changes
• Support continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives
• Participate in testing, feedback, and iterative improvement cycles

Required Qualifications

Technical & Manufacturing Skills

• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (assembly, inspection, production flow)
• Strong logical thinking and problem‐solving skills
• Comfort working with computers, tablets, and software tools

1-3 years of experience in:

• Manufacturing operations
• Production support
• Technical systems, automation, or IT support in a factory environment

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent hands ‐on experience strongly preferred, such as:

• Manufacturing or Engineering Technology
• Industrial or Mechanical Technology
• Mechatronics or Automation
• Information Technology
• Digital Manufacturing or similar trade/technical programs
• Relevant shop‐floor and technical experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.

Preferred (Nice ‐to ‐Have) Qualifications

• Exposure to Tulip, MES, or other low‐code platforms (PowerApps, Ignition, Mendix, etc.)
• Basic programming or scripting experience (C++, JavaScript, Jason, Python, SQL, VBA)
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

Familiarity with:

• REST APIs or data integration
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)

Key Competencies

• Willingness to learn new technologies quickly
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to communicate clearly with operators and engineers
• Comfortable working on the shop floor
• Team‐oriented with a continuous improvement mindset