MES Engineer (Manufacturing Execution System) - Entegris, Inc.

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Entegris is a values-driven culture and our employees rally around our core PACE values: 

People 
Accountability

Creativity 
Excellence

Entegris is looking for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer in our Colorado Springs facility.  This position is key to the continued progression of our global MES strategy, which is starting with a pilot program in Colorado Springs. 

As an MES Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the design, development, maintenance, and support of a common library of objects and recipes that are utilized by manufacturing plants worldwide and the continued evolution of tools and capabilities for improved end-user experience.

Your primary responsibility will be for the controls engineering project requirements involving PLC/SCADA/HMI programming, instrumentation, integration, check-out support, and start-up assistance.

You will also work with management, engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and IT resources from ERP/LIMS/CMMS and other systems to deliver the initial installation and future enhancements to the MES platform. You will have an opportunity to work with a variety of technologies such as C#/VB.NET, VBScript, SQL Server, ASP.NET, OPC, HMI, barcode scanners, and RFID.

The successful candidate must demonstrate self-motivation, attention to detail and ingenuity. They must also demonstrate the ability to thrive in a multifaceted team environment. They rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity, initiative, integrity, and self-discipline, along with excellent communication skills are required.

• Responsible for providing manufacturing execution systems (MES) operational support, documentation, administration, deployment, and maintenance for development, test and production environments
• Work with site functional teams including manufacturing, IT, engineering, and quality to gather user requirements for changes and enhancements
• Convert user requirements into process and system requirements and build solutions to these specifications
• Support development and troubleshooting of MES recipes and other components that support manufacturing operations
• Understand and track customer complaints and technical issues, the progress of vendor inquiries, and work through issues to resolution
• Develop and maintain training resources, guides and other material
• Develop and execute manual unit test suites as well as perform unit and integration testing
• Review and provide detailed feedback on peer design and source code
• Provide accurate estimates and effectively communicate status
• Support 24x7 on-call support rotation
• Adhere to GMP, regulatory requirements and industry guidelines

• A Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or similar field is preferred

• 7-10 years of manufacturing automation experience is required, MES experience highly preferred
• Experience with development, deployment and support of MES/DCS/PCS or other manufacturing systems

• Strong PLC, automation & integration experience
• Previous experience with SCADA, MRP/ERP/MES design, integration, maintenance and continuous improvement
• Experience with SQL, VBA, C++ and/or XML and experience with OOP languages
• Knowledge of GMP manufacturing processes and experience supporting business, quality and/or facilities systems is a plus

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a wide audience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of analyzing data and solving problems independently
• Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

• Strong time management skills, including the ability to adhere to assigned prioritizations, manage expectations, meet interim and final deadlines, and thrive in a dynamic work environment

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Very Competitive total compensation plans.
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an impressive employer match that’s all yours- no vesting!
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy.
• A progressive PTO policy that empowers our employees to take the time they need to recharge!
• Pay Rate: $90,000 annually.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.

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