Sr. IT MES Engineer

Description

• Develop and Implement MES Solutions: Design, develop and implement MES functions to optimize manufacturing processes and improve overall production efficiency. 
• Process Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations within the manufacturing operations. Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs. 
• System Integration: Integrate MES with other enterprise systems (ERP, PLCs, AMR, etc.) to ensure seamless data flow and process automation. 
• Technical Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for MES applications. Ensure system reliability and performance. 
• Training and Documentation: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users. Create and maintain detailed documentation for MES processes and systems. 
• Project Management: Lead and manage MES and PI projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals and budgets. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality, and IT, to align MES and PI initiatives with business objectives. 
• Install: Hardware and software for any IT equipment and present on-site to fix/deliver the equipment. 
• On-site check and report: Perform and inspect  
• routine (daily, monthly, etc.) checklist and report 
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and analyze system performance, user feedback, and industry trends to continuously improve MES and PI solutions. 
• Data Analysis: Utilize big data from production, process, quality, and equipment to analyze defects, predict facility failures, and optimize processes through real-time data collection and analysis. 
• Automation: Design and develop transportation logic for logistics automation such as AGV, OHT, and mobile robots. 
• Present on-site: for emergency system issues upon manager’s request. 
• Administrative tasks: IT related tasks upon manager’s instruction. 
• 24/7 production system support for an IT related issues on shop floor. 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. 
• Experience: 
• • 5+ years of experience in the development and operation of MES solutions. 
  • Experience in automation within high-tech industries such as solar and semiconductors. 
• Technical Skills: 
• • Proficiency in MES software (e.g., Miracom MESPlus, LG CNS EzMES, ThiraUtech OpenMES, Wonderware, Siemens SIMATIC IT, Rockwell FactoryTalk) 
  • High understanding of equipment communication protocols (SEMI standard, OPC, PLC). 
  • Strong knowledge and experience in developing and designing manufacturing processes and platforms. 
  • Intermediate or higher skills in database management 
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights. 
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing projects from inception to completion. Strong organizational and time-management skills. 

• Must be proficient in both Korean and English.
• Experience in developing and operating Smart Factory solutions for high-tech industries such as solar and semiconductors.
• Development experience in front and back-end technologies such as Java, analysis, and tuning of queries, and development of procedures.
• Experience using middleware (such as TIBCO Rendezvous) for message communication.