Professional - Engineering - Technical Architect III

Job Title: MES Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
• Conduct fit gap analysis to evaluate manufacturing requirements against Opcenter standard capabilities.
• Design end to end MES solutions that support manufacturing operations, traceability, quality, and compliance.
• Develop solution blueprints, system architectures, data models, and technical design documentation.
• Ensure solutions align with ISA 95 principles and enterprise architecture standards.
MES Customization & Extensions
• Design and build Opcenter customizations including services, rules, events, extensions, and UI components.
• Develop custom business logic, data structures, and user interactions to support shop floor needs.
• Support and manage MES enhancement and customization extensions while maintaining system stability.
• Contribute to a common MES code base to ensure reuse, consistency, and maintainability across sites.
Integrations & Data Exchange
• Architect and implement integrations between Opcenter and ERP (e.g., SAP), PLM, SCADA, automation, historians, and other enterprise systems.
• Design and develop interfaces using REST/SOAP APIs, web services, messaging frameworks, or Opcenter Integration Frameworks.
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, performance, and traceability across integrated systems.
Implementation, Testing & Validation
• Support MES deployment activities including configuration, technical testing, validation, and release readiness.
• Develop and execute technical test scripts and support GxP documentation where applicable.
• Participate in incident, problem, change, and configuration management processes (ITIL aligned).
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Translate business and manufacturing requirements into MES functional and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, IT, OT, and external vendors to ensure solution alignment and execution.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams and stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills.
Operational Support & Continuous Improvement
• Troubleshoot and resolve MES integration and customization issues to maintain production stability.
• Support Opcenter upgrades, patches, and platform evolution initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to optimize system performance, data flow, and user experience.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT Technology, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience working with Siemens Opcenter / Camstar MES solutions.
• Hands on experience designing and implementing MES customizations and integrations.
• Strong understanding of MES architecture, manufacturing systems, and shop floor operations.
• Experience with integration technologies (REST/SOAP APIs, messaging, web services).
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Opcenter Execution (Discrete, Process, or Medical/Pharma).
• Experience working in regulated or validated environments (GxP, FDA, ISO).
• Familiarity with ERP, PLM, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
• Knowledge of CN MOM / CIO, Solution Configuration / Build with Designer / Portal Studio
• Exposure to ITIL processes and tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
Key Competencies
• Strong system thinking and problem solving skills.
• Clear communication of technical concepts to non technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed organization.
• Strong documentation and design discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple enhancements or initiatives in a fast paced environment.
About This Role
This role enables digital manufacturing by ensuring Opcenter is technically robust, well integrated, and aligned with shop floor reality. The Solution Architect plays a critical role in connecting manufacturing operations to enterprise systems while supporting scalability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

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