Senior Siemens Opcenter MES System Developer

Job Description: Senior Siemens Opcenter MES System Developer

Experience: 8+ Years

Location: Hyderabad

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Opcenter MES system developer to design, develop, configure, integrate, and support Siemens Opcenter MES solutions across manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience translating manufacturing requirements into scalable MES applications and will be responsible for both system design and software development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop Siemens Opcenter MES solutions based on manufacturing and business requirements.
• Configure and customize Opcenter MES modules, workflows, screens, business rules, and reports.
• Develop integrations between Opcenter MES and ERP, PLM, automation, equipment, warehouse, quality, and other enterprise systems.
• Design application architecture, data models, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain APIs, web services, database procedures, and integration components.
• Analyze existing manufacturing processes and recommend opportunities for standardization and automation.
• Participate in requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Troubleshoot system issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Develop technical documentation, configuration guides, test plans, and support procedures.
• Collaborate with global manufacturing sites to implement consistent MES processes.
• Support data migration, system upgrades, validation, and release management.
• Follow software development, cybersecurity, change management, and IT governance standards.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, business users, and other developers.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience designing and developing manufacturing execution systems.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Opcenter MES or a comparable MES platform.
• Strong understanding of MES concepts, including:
• Workflows and production operations
• Dispatching and scheduling
• Material and lot traceability
• Electronic work instructions
• Quality and nonconformance management
• Equipment and labour tracking
• Genealogy and reporting
• Experience with software design, application development, system configuration, and integration.
• Strong SQL and relational database development experience.
• Experience developing or consuming APIs, web services, and system interfaces.
• Knowledge of application development using technologies such as .NET, Java, JavaScript, or similar.
• Experience with the software development lifecycle, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating Opcenter MES with ERP systems
• Experience with REST APIs, message brokers, middleware, and event-driven architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and automated testing.
• Experience supporting semiconductor, optical, electronics, or discrete manufacturing.
• Experience with digital twin, Industry 4.0, or smart factory initiatives.
• Siemens Opcenter certification or relevant professional certification.

Key Competencies

• MES solution design and architecture
• Opcenter configuration and development
• Manufacturing process analysis
• System integration
• Database and API development
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis
• Stakeholder management
• Technical documentation
• Agile project delivery

Scope of Work

1. Business Requirements Gathering

• Engage with business stakeholders, production teams, quality, maintenance, warehouse, and IT teams to understand current manufacturing processes.
• Conduct workshops, interviews, and site visits to gather functional and non-functional requirements.
• Document business requirements and obtain stakeholder approval.

2. Process Analysis and Documentation

• Analyse existing ("As-Is") manufacturing processes and identify pain points and improvement opportunities.
• Design future-state ("To-Be") processes aligned with MES capabilities and business objectives.
• Develop process maps, workflow diagrams, and business process documentation.3. Requirements Management
• Create and maintain Business Requirements Documents (BRD), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Prioritise requirements based on business value, regulatory compliance, and project scope.
• Manage requirement traceability throughout the project lifecycle.

4. Gap Analysis

• Compare current business processes with standard MES functionality.
• Identify functional gaps and recommend process changes, system configuration, or customisations where necessary.
• Evaluate impacts on manufacturing operations and business processes.

5. Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between business users, implementation partners, solution architects, developers, and project management.
• Facilitate discussions to resolve business and functional issues.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations are aligned throughout the implementation.

6. Functional Solution Design

• Collaborate with solution architects to translate business requirements into functional solutions.
• Review system configurations to ensure alignment with approved business requirements.
• Support the definition of workflows, business rules, and exception handling.

7. Integration Requirements

• Define business requirements for integrations between MES and enterprise systems such as ERP, SCADA, PLCs, LIMS, WMS, and quality systems.
• Work with integration teams to validate end-to-end business processes.
• Ensure data consistency and process continuity across integrated systems.

8. Master Data Management

• Identify manufacturing master data requirements, including products, materials, equipment, routing, work centers, recipes, and resources.
• Support data mapping, validation, and migration activities.
• Ensure data quality and governance standards are followed.

9. Testing Support

• Develop test scenarios and business test cases.
• Support System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and production validation.
• Coordinate defect triage with business users and technical teams.
• Validate that implemented functionality meets business requirements.

10. Change Management and Training

• Assess business impacts resulting from new MES processes.
• Prepare training materials, user guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct user training sessions and support organisational change management initiatives.

11. Deployment and Go-Live Support

• Assist in deployment planning and production readiness assessments.
• Support cutover activities and business validation during go-live.
• Monitor user adoption and provide functional support during hypercare.

12. Risk and Issue Management

• Identify business risks associated with MES implementation.
• Escalate issues affecting project scope, timeline, or operational readiness.
• Recommend mitigation strategies and participate in issue resolution.

13. Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure MES processes comply with industry regulations, company standards, and quality requirements.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining complete and accurate business documentation.
• Verify that electronic records and manufacturing workflows meet applicable compliance requirements.

14. Continuous Improvement

• Collect user feedback after implementation.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and system enhancements.
• Support future MES releases, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• Business Requirements Document (MD50)
• Technical Requirements Specification (MD70)
• As-Is and To-Be Process Maps
• Gap Analysis Report
• Data Mapping Documents
• Test Scenarios and UAT Scripts
• Training Materials and SOPs
• Business Process Documentation
• Go-Live Readiness Checklist

Pay: ₹200,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hands-on experience in Siemens Opcenter MES application development, or has your role primarily involved configuration ?
• Have you developed APIs, web services, SQL stored procedures, or custom system integration components?
• Have you independently designed and developed MES functionalities based on manufacturing business requirements?

Work Location: In person