MES Specialist

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission.

The Role:

Our site in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is seeking an MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Specialist to join our dynamic team. If hired into this role, you will be responsible for implementing the site MES system and providing subsequent system support upon the transition to the operational phase.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the implementation of the site MES system from the Operational Technology (OT) perspective, supporting the Site Project Lead and the Global Core Team with activities inherent to the application’s configuration and documentation of all necessary SOPs. 

• Contribute to the design, implementation and documentation of systems technology while aligning with corporate standards and industry best practices. 

• Translate Product Owner requirements into application architecture through feasibility studies, system configuration, workflow implementations, etc. 

• Raise and execute change controls related to MES infrastructure. 

• Provide support for the site MES system by means of solutions testing, UAT (User Acceptance Testing) planning and troubleshooting of MES issues in coordination with the Manufacturing department, the Global Core Team and the MES vendor. 

• Perform solutions and application testing including logging results in appropriate systems of record. 

• Monitor and troubleshoot interfaces between MES and other systems such as SAP and LIMS. 

• Perform deviation investigation and writeup on MES system failures / errors; deviation trend review and root cause analysis as required. 

• Maintain the integrity of the MES system, including but not limited to performing routine maintenance activities (patching, updates, upgrades) and ensuring appropriate security standards are followed, while maintaining compliance to site good manufacturing practices policies. 

What We Seek:

• Ability to understand the processes and systems used in manufacturing and translate those to MES requirements.

• Previous experience managing shop-floor devices (tablet, barcode scanners, label printers) in a manufacturing and cleanroom environment 

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate the value generated in a qualitative and quantitative manner.

• Capacity to be a super user supporting MES product line level features, training, and troubleshooting.

• Technical proficiency in multiple software applications, including extensive experience with SAP computer systems

• Strong Quality mindset. 

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve hardware and software issues 

• Ability to acquire a Project Management Professional certification or Scrum Product Owner Certification within 6 months of start date

• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as statistics, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations as well as application to processes and designs. 

• Solid understanding of statistics and application to manufacturing processes including statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), statistical hypothesis testing. 

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or manufacturing engineering

• Previous experience with SAP pr SCADA, systems. Previous experience with MES software design, integration, and continuous improvement a plus. 

• 3+ years of project management experience in system implementation, in a manufacturing environment

What We Offer:
At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year

• Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

• Education assistance to support your learning journey

• Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.