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Oldham, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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This role leads the technical rollout, stabilization, and transition of GE Proficy‑based MES solutions into sustainable operations across multiple plants.
Your Tasks:
Act as the technical authority for GE Proficy Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ensure alignment with global MES standards
Configure, deploy, and support GE Proficy Plant Applications across international manufacturing sites
Develop and maintain reusable MES templates, promoting configuration-based solutions and reducing technical debt
Validate technical architectures, integrations, and performance requirements before production go-live
Conduct plant readiness assessments covering infrastructure, automation, SAP integration, and operational preparedness
Validate integrations between MES, PLC, SCADA, Historian, and SAP systems to ensure reliable data flow and interoperability
Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of MES, database, interface, messaging, and performance-related issues
Provide technical leadership and mentoring during deployments and hypercare phases, supporting effective knowledge transfer to support teams
Your Profile:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems with extensive hands-on expertise in GE Proficy Plant Applications
Strong experience with Proficy Historian, CIMPLICITY, and SAP integration in multi-site manufacturing environments
Proven expertise in PLC, SCADA, and OPC UA integration and validation of automation and control system interfaces
Advanced SQL Server troubleshooting skills, including diagnosis of database, messaging, and performance issues within MES environments
Solid understanding of ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards and their application in manufacturing system architectures
Experience performing root cause analysis for production incidents and interface failures
Strong technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills within global project environments
Availability for international travel (25–40%)
Our Offer:
Salary and benefits will be determined in accordance with the country where the successful candidate is hired
A global role with direct impact on MES standardization, system stability, and manufacturing performance
Close collaboration with manufacturing plants, IT, OT, and automation stakeholders across regions
Responsibility and ownership within a complex, multi‑plant industrial environment
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Time Type:
Full time