PPS customer is a growing Manufacturing Company. 
 

The role of the Software Application Support Specialist/MES Engineer is to support existing programming, and develop enhancements based on requirements from key stakeholders for a manufacturing application solution, MES. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide high-level of customer service to the internal client base.

• Ability to support 24x7x365 operation along with operational and project related assignments.

• Deliver on complex project requirements and tasks.

• Provide day-to-day support to the users of the Siemens Manufacturing Execution System(MES) .

• Create and maintain documentation.

• Work closely with users to troubleshoot issues, and research methods of improving business processes within MES.

• Support the integration between MES and the ERP system.

• Support the integration between MES and the LIMS system.

• Be able to create reports using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).

• Ability to create complex SQL statements.

• Ability to communicate effectively with vendor to drive results.

• Analytical skills needed for vertical integration between PLC, MES, and ERP systems.

• Work closely with IT Manager to conduct business analysis, work with vendors, and manage internal IT projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline

• Minimum of 3+ Years of experience with Information Technology and Manufacturing industry experience.

• Minimum of 3+ Years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

• Minimum of 3+ Siemens experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in systems, software, process automation or application engineering capacity.

• MS SQL Server, Relational DB Technologies

• Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, SQL Server 2008 R2.

• Visual Studio 2008

• Knowledge in one or more of the following languages: SQL, C#, Visual Basic, XML, HTML.

• Experience in development/programming is required.

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and planning skills.

Key Competencies:

 • Takes actions and displays behaviors that demonstrate ownership in the success of the company.

• Demonstrates primary focus on meeting both internal and external customer needs when identifying, prioritizing and accomplishing tasks.

• Works independently and overcomes obstacles to achieve results

• Willingness to participate in teams to reach desired outcomes either as a team leader or team member.

• Evaluates existing work processes and initiate practices to promote continuous improvement.

• Builds safety, quality and compliance into all actions.

• Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement.

• Direct Hire
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance; ancillary benefits; 401(k); company paid holidays and paid time off.
• The salary range commensurate with education and experience.   with full benefits
• Company supports continuing education and certifications

 Please apply with a cover letter and resume detailing your ability and your technical experience.

 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.