What are the responsibilities and job description for the MES Process Innovation Sr. Engineer position at Qcells Georgia, Inc.?
Description
SUMMARY
Hanwha Qcells is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented MES/PI Specialist to join our IT department. This role is primarily focused on process innovation within the manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will develop and operate Smart Factory solutions, design and implement MES software solutions and drive continuous process improvements to optimize manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
Responsibilities
SUMMARY
Hanwha Qcells is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented MES/PI Specialist to join our IT department. This role is primarily focused on process innovation within the manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will develop and operate Smart Factory solutions, design and implement MES software solutions and drive continuous process improvements to optimize manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and Implement MES Solutions: Design, develop, and implement MES functions to optimize manufacturing processes and improve overall production efficiency.
- Process Innovation: Identify opportunities for process improvements and innovations within the manufacturing operations. Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- System Integration: Integrate MES with other enterprise systems (ERP, PLCs, AMR, etc.) to ensure seamless data flow and process automation.
- Technical Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for MES applications. Ensure system reliability and performance.
- Training and Documentation: Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for end-users. Create and maintain detailed documentation for MES processes and systems.
- Project Management: Lead and manage MES and PI projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project goals and budgets.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality, and IT, to align MES and PI initiatives with business objectives.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor and analyze system performance, user feedback, and industry trends to continuously improve MES and PI solutions.
- Data Analysis: Utilize big data from production, process, quality, and equipment to analyze defects, predict facility failures, and optimize processes through real-time data collection and analysis.
- Automation: Design and develop transportation logic for logistics automation such as AGV, OHT, and mobile robots.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 years of experience in the development and operation of MES solutions.
- Experience in automation within high-tech industries such as solar and semiconductors.
- Proficiency in MES software (e.g., Miracom MESPlus, LG CNS EzMES, ThiraUtech OpenMES, Wonderware, Siemens SIMATIC IT, Rockwell FactoryTalk)
- High understanding of equipment communication protocols (SEMI standard, OPC, PLC).
- Strong knowledge and experience in developing and designing manufacturing processes and platforms.
- Intermediate or higher skills in database management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze complex data and develop actionable insights.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven experience in managing projects from inception to completion. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Korean bilingual
- Experience developing and operating Smart Factory solutions for high-tech industries such as solar and semiconductors.
- Development experience in front and back-end technologies such as Java, analysis and tuning of queries, and development of procedures.
- Experience using middleware (such as TIBCO Rendezvous) for message communication.