Sr. MES Technical Lead

Requisition Number: 70072

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The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide .

The Sr MES Technical Lead role will be responsible for working with business leaders and users as well as IT resources to define, develop, implement, and support standardized Siemens Opcenter Execution (formerly known as Camstar) solutions across a global environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic view and understanding of Siemens Opcenter Execution to lead design and development efforts across Corning.
• Design, implement, and support manufacturing solutions in accordance to standard Corning IT practices
• Strong technical understanding and hands-on experience with Siemens Opcenter Execution modeling and development tools including Designer and Portal.

• Strong technical understanding and hands-on experience with various technical capabilities like .Net, Javascript, SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, etc.
• Engage with internal/external customers to analyze requirements from a business and systems perspective by interpreting business goals and objectives and translating them into technical solutions. Strong understanding of ERP, MES, shop floor controls and how they integrate to provide a complete solution to the plant.
• Ensure that MES work is completed on schedule and that impacts to manufacturing systems are thoroughly documented and communicated by serving as the MES lead on global projects.

• Create specifications for developers to use as direction for development.

Required Skills

• BS/MS in Computer Science /Systems Management/IT Related field
• Experience developing in Siemens Opcenter Execution Designer and Portal.
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices in application development
• 5+ years’ experience using programming languages such as .NET, C#

• Experience working with IT systems in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

• In-depth knowledge of source code management systems
• In-depth knowledge of relational databases

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
• Experience working in a Scrum/Agile team.
• Strong communication, presentation, organizational, facilitation and negotiation skills (including ability to “translate” between business and technology needs).
• Proven track record of implementing IT solutions that make meet business demands and are technically sound.
• Ability to continuously prioritize and multitask efficiently.
• Ability to influence decisions with critical thinking based upon experience and grasp of the strategic intent of the project.
• Experience with Angular development

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural team
• Ability to work closely with internal customers around the world to meet customer requirements
• Flexibility to meet outside of business hours on occasion to accommodate customers in other time zones
• Ability to work individually and on teams to execute projects on time, on budget, and with expected results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong initiative
• Self-motivated
• Accountable for actions/behaviors

Travel Requirements:

• 0-25% travel domestic and international

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $106,089.00 - $145,873.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions. 
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.    
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .