MES Analyst

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market‑leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don’t meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. MES Analyst – Buffalo Grove, IL Reporting to the Systems Architecture Manager, the MES Analyst will provide operational support for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and related integrations. This role is responsible for incident resolution, troubleshooting, and change management following ITIL best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, hands‑on experience supporting MES platforms, and the ability to work in regulated environments. What a typical day looks like Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for MES applications and integrations. Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, escalating to vendors or internal teams when necessary. Perform SQL queries to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and validate fixes. Support reporting and data integrity checks. Follow Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes. Document root‑cause analysis and maintain accurate ticket records. Perform routine health checks and ensure system availability. Apply patches, updates, and configuration changes under controlled processes. Ensure all activities comply with GxP, FDA, and internal quality standards. Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and system documentation. The experience we’re looking to add to our team Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 3+ years in application support or IT operations, with mandatory MES support experience. Strong SQL skills for troubleshooting and data analysis. Familiarity with Windows Server environments and network basics. Understanding of integration concepts (REST APIs, Message Brokers). Experience with ITIL framework (Incident, Problem, Change Management). Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email View email address on click.appcast.io and we’ll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). #J-18808-Ljbffr