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.