Manufacturing IT Systems Support Engineer (KS35424)
Contract, onsite position in Liberty, NC.
Our client, an international IT service & solution provider, seeks a skilled Manufacturing IT Systems Support Engineer experienced in integrations with MES / PLC / SCADA / ERP and knowledgeable of Siemens MOM and Opcenter. You will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to create scalable, user-friendly applications that meet operational and strategic needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main IT contact for plant operations using MOM / Opcenter.
- Manage day-to-day IT support, incidents, requests, and changes.
- Lead major issue resolutions and ensure preventive actions are followed.
- Plan and apply updates or patches to MOM / Opcenter systems and integrations.
- Communicate technical changes clearly to non-technical teams.
- Create weekly / monthly reports on system performance, issues, and user feedback.
- Share key updates with plant managers and leadership, highlighting risks and progress.
- Lead continuous improvement projects to boost reliability and efficiency.
- Measure improvement impact (e.g., reduced downtime, improved quality, cost savings).
- Standardize procedures while ensuring compliance.
- Lead the support team by setting goals, mentoring, and encouraging professional growth.
- Build a positive, ethical, and collaborative team culture.
- Work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to provide timely and effective IT support.
- Identify ways to enhance automation, transparency, and production processes.
Qualifications and Skills
5+ years in IT operations / service management, including on-site manufacturing support and application management for MOM / MES or relevant domain.5+ years experience in integrations with MES / PLC / SCADA / ERP and knowledge of Siemens MOM and Opcenter.Demonstrated leadership of teams delivering technical support and service improvements in a manufacturing environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proven ability to drive root-cause and preventative actions.Excellent communication and reporting skills—ability to communicate clearly to management, users, and peers.Proficiency with ticket systems and Microsoft Office; familiarity with web-based business tools.Hands-on or solid understanding of application development methodologies and DevOps practices supporting reliable releases.Physical Requirements
May be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift 10-25 pounds, and use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and hearing.
Other duties assigned depending on various project requirements.
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