MES Analyst
The MES Analyst provides essential support and administration for Manufacturing Execution System applications within manufacturing operations, ensuring system availability, data accuracy, and operational continuity. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, support system enhancements, and maintain compliance, serving as an entry-level position with opportunities for technical growth in manufacturing technology and digital manufacturing strategies.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
The MES Analyst provides day-to-day support, administration, and maintenance for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications that support production operations. This is an early-career technical role with strong exposure to MES processes, integrations, and manufacturing technologies.
- Provide first-level application support for MES: monitor system health, investigate errors, correct data-entry issues, and restore normal operations.
- Troubleshoot MES incidents, perform basic root cause analysis, and escalate to senior analysts or vendors as needed.
- Support daily MES operations across manufacturing facilities to maintain data accuracy, traceability, and operational continuity.
- Assist with configuration, testing, deployment, and validation of MES changes under guidance from senior technical staff.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Controls, IT and Supply Chain teams to gather requirements and help ensure systems meet operational needs.
- Help coordinate and execute user acceptance testing (UAT), change control, and documentation updates.
- Support integrations and data flow between MES, ERP systems (e.g., SAP), SCADA, PLCs and other enterprise applications.
- Assist with training end users and creating practical troubleshooting guides and standard operating procedures.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide recommendations to improve system reliability and manufacturing workflows.
- Be available to respond to support requests during business and non-business hours as required.
What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in information systems, engineering, computer science, industrial engineering, or equivalent technical experience.
- 1–3 years of technical experience in problem solving, data analysis, scripting/automation, or application support.
- Exposure to or hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems or other production support applications.
- Basic understanding of manufacturing workflows, data collection, and product traceability concepts.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple requests.
- Team-oriented mindset and willingness to learn new tools and manufacturing concepts quickly.
- Working-level proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with MES administration, configuration, or MES–ERP integrations (SAP familiarity is a plus).
- Basic knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, industrial automation, or shop-floor control systems.
- Familiarity with databases and reporting tools (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL reporting, BI tools).
- Internship, co-op, or early-career exposure to manufacturing technology support.
- Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and data analysis.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work under pressure while maintaining strong customer service.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $57,672 per year (estimated). This role is listed as a contract opportunity and may offer full-time contractor engagements depending on the confidential client.
- Benefits may vary by engagement; examples of benefits commonly offered by our client include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability and life insurance, and 401(k) options. Actual benefits depend on the hiring arrangement and will be shared by the confidential client during the hiring process.
Work Location & Schedule
- Location: Nevada (statewide). Specific facility or site will be provided by the confidential client.
- This role supports production systems and may require flexibility for occasional after-hours or weekend support.
- Remote or hybrid work, if available, will be determined by the confidential client and role requirements.
Why Join
- Hands-on, technical exposure to MES and manufacturing systems with clear growth paths.
- Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, IT, and automation teams.
- Early-career role that enables skill-building in MES, SCADA, ERP integrations, and industrial automation.
- Opportunities to support meaningful manufacturing improvements and system reliability efforts.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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