Sr IT Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer

Brief Description
About Amplify Cell Technologies
Amplify Cell Technologies is a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for the commercial vehicle industry. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives our mission to provide reliable and efficient energy solutions. As part of our dedication to operational excellence, we prioritize the health, safety, and environmental well-being of our employees and the communities we serve.
What You Will Spark At Amplify
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sr IT Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer to join our team! The Sr IT Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our Manufacturing Execution Systems based on the Siemens Opcenter platform. This role is critical in developing robust MES architectures that connect manufacturing operations, ensuring real-time production visibility, and integrating with broader enterprise systems to drive operational efficiency and digital manufacturing initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to leverage the full potential of the Siemens Opcenter platform to shape next-generation manufacturing execution systems that combine traditional MES reliability with modern digital manufacturing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of Siemens Opcenter solutions across manufacturing operations.
• Design and develop comprehensive MES system architectures using Opcenter, including production workflows, quality modules, and manufacturing intelligence dashboards.
• Lead technical evaluation and selection of shop floor hardware, manufacturing equipment interfaces, and industrial communication technologies.
• Architect scalable and secure manufacturing execution system networks with appropriate redundancy and high-availability capabilities.
• Design production data collection strategies and manufacturing databases that support real-time analytics and operational intelligence.
• Develop standards for MES configuration, workflow design, and manufacturing system integrations to ensure consistency across operations.
• Create detailed system specifications, architecture diagrams, and technical documentation for MES implementations.
• Lead integration efforts between MES systems and high-level applications (ERP, PLM, quality management systems).
• Provide technical leadership for MES implementation teams and serve as escalation point for complex manufacturing system issues.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Masters degree is a plus.
• 2-3 years of experience specifically designing and implementing MES systems required; 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Deep technical knowledge of Siemens Opcenter platform, including experience with modules such as Execution, Quality, Intelligence, RD&L, and Connect MOM.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, shop floor data collection, and industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, etc.).
• Experience with manufacturing databases, historians, and real-time production data management.
• Experience architecting high-availability MES systems with appropriate redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Experience deploying Opcenter in virtualized environments and configuring fault-tolerant architectures with load balancing.
• Experience using Opcenter's capabilities in manufacturing analytics, and advanced reporting to implement modern smart manufacturing solutions.
• Experience using Mendix low-code platform for custom manufacturing applications and MES extension preferred.
• Experience using Opcenter as an integration platform to connect MES data with ERP, PLM, quality systems, and other enterprise applications.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  

At Amplify, we believe our ability to innovate creative solutions for our diverse customers and transform the way we use energy starts and ends with our people. We are invested in cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging where all our people feel a sense of community and support that allows them to be more innovative, collaborative, and creative.
At Amplify, our people power our mission of producing high quality, leading battery technologies. We believe creating an environment that is respectful and inclusive allows all our people an opportunity to thrive, innovate, and contribute to developing creative and reliable competitive energy solutions.
We believe in a work environment that mirrors the diverse community that we are a part of and that we serve. To accomplish our mission of producing high quality, leading battery technologies, we are working to create a culture of inclusion and belonging that drives innovation, collaboration, and creativity for all our people.
Summary
Amplify's total compensation package also offers many other valuable benefits to our employees, including:

• Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO with low annual deductible
• Dental/Vision coverage with $50 deductible, $1,500/year max, orthodontia, eye exam, glasses/contacts
• 401(k) with automatic 3% company contribution AND additional 100% employer match of up to your 5% contribution, as well as other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program covering employees and their household members
• Paid Time Off of 4 weeks annually, with 40 hours granted on Day 1
• 12 Paid Holidays with 2 additional Floating Holidays
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Well-Mother Program, providing exercise, nutrition, pregnancy tools, webinars, and individualized coaching sessions
  

Company Overview
Amplify Cell Technologies, created by Accelera, PACCAR, Daimler Truck and EVE, is a Battery Cell Manufacturing company dedicated to producing cells primarily for the commercial vehicle and energy storage systems markets. For more information, please visit our website for more information at amplifycelltech.com and follow us on LinkedIn!