Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer

About the role

6-month contract or contract-to-hire position based in Goodyear, AZ. The MES Project team has an immediate opening for a MES Software Engineer responsible for participating in designs, development, testing, and implementing MES development tools and technologies. Efforts will vary from enhancements to existing product lines to large-scale projects introducing new window or door products. As technical skills advance, development assignments will become larger and more complex.

Responsibilities

• Interpret business requirements and technical design specifications into product configuration code
• Develop test plans and test cases to be used in the execution of unit and system testing to ensure product model quality
• Assist with the deployment of product models into the production environment
• Assist in the documentation of business and functional requirements
• Develop technical requirements and user application documentation
• Provide end user training and support
• Develop and maintain relationships with business customers and IT staff
• Collaborate with other Software Engineers and IT Business Analysts to develop functional and technical specifications by interpreting business, product and technical requirements
• Provide and meet time estimates for assigned deliverables
• Research and develop skills in new development tools

Requirements

• Must have hands-on development/engineering experience in a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) — non-negotiable requirement
• Proven experience collaborating with engineers on the production floor
• Hands-on experience with database technologies — prefer SQL and Oracle experience
• Proven development experience with development languages, ideally Java
• Bachelor's degree in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, or related discipline

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Able to manage and prioritize tasks and projects
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to generate creative solutions
• Strong focus on customer service and goes the extra mile to ensure a positive customer experience

Tools & Technologies

• Java
• Eclipse
• XSL
• XML
• CVS
• XPL Framework
• XiSQL
• Excel