MES Solution Consultant

Role Overview:

The MES Solution Consultant supports the implementation, configuration, and support of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across manufacturing plants. The role is focused on hands-on configuration, integration support, customization, and delivery execution under the guidance of senior consultants and solution architects. Candidates may have experience with any commercial MES platform such as Siemens Opcenter/Camstar, Delmia Apriso, Rockwell FactoryTalk MES, or similar systems.

Key Responsibilities:

MES Configuration & Delivery

 Configure and support MES solutions based on defined functional designs.

 Participate in requirement discussions and translate manufacturing needs into MES configurations.

 Work on MES areas such as:

o Work orders and production execution

o Routing, operations, and workflows

o Material tracking and genealogy

o Quality execution and basic defect tracking

 Supportplant-level MES rollouts and enhancements. Integration & Interface Support

 Support MES integration with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).

 Assist indata exchange interfaces between MES and external systems.

 Work on shop-floor connectivity with PLC, SCADA, OPC, or IoT connectors.

 Monitor and troubleshoot inbound and outbound messages, interfaces, and data consistency issues.

Customization & Technical Support

 Support MES customizations and scripting using:

o .NET / C# o VB / VBScript or equivalent

o Basic scripting or configuration logic available in the MES platform

 Assist in debugging, issue resolution, and minor enhancements.

 Support basic API or service-based integrations where applicable.

Reporting & Data Handling

 Develop or modify MES reports using:

o SQL queries o Platform-specific reporting tools

o Power BI / SSRS / Crystal Reports (if applicable)

 Support data validation, analysis, and operational reporting.

 Work with MES databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL. Standards & Manufacturing Concepts

 Basic understanding of ISA-95 concepts (ERP–MES–Shop Floor separation)..

Support & Collaboration:

 Work closely withsenior consultants, architects, and project leads.

 Participate in testing phases (SIT, UAT) and go-live support.

 Use tools like JIRA, IRIS, or similar for task and defect tracking.

 Prepare basic technical and functional documentation.

Required Technical Skills MES & Manufacturing Systems

 3–6 years of experience working on any MES solution.

 Hands-on exposure to:

o MES configuration

o Production execution processes

o Manufacturing data models

 Experience on one or more MES platforms such as:

o Siemens Opcenter / Camstar

o Delmia Apriso

o Critical Manufacturing

o Rockwell FactoryTalk

MES Integration & Automation Exposure

 Basic experience integrating MES with ERP systems.

 Exposure to shop-floor systems:

o PLC o SCADA o OPC / OPC UA o IoT gateways (good to have)

Development & Tools

 Basic development or scripting experience in:

o C# / .NET

o Basic Python

 SQL knowledge for reporting and troubleshooting.

 Experience withbug fixing and enhancements.

Infrastructure & Databases

 Working experience with databases:

o SQL Server o Oracle o PostgreSQL

 Basic understanding of: o Windows OS o Application servers

 Exposure to cloud environments (AWS / Azure) is a plus but not mandatory