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MES-OT Integration Lead || Kilbourn, IL (Onsite)

Programmers.ioKilbourne, IL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead critical MES-OT integration initiatives, directly impacting operational efficiency and driving shop-floor data enablement. You'll thrive here if you possess strong hands-on experience with OT environments, PLC integration, and MES implementation lifecycles, making this an excellent step to further develop your expertise in a dynamic manufacturing setting. Don't miss out on this chance to make a significant contribution and advance your career.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Kilbourne, IL, United States
Posted
Yesterday
SCADAProcess ImprovementSAP

Job Description

Job Role: MES-OT Integration Lead

Location: Kilbourn, IL (Onsite)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

  • Lead MES-OT integration activities with PLCs, SCADA, Historians and plant equipment.
  • Support development of interfaces between MES, SAP, UNS and other enterprise system
  • Drive OT data enablement from shop-floor systems up to MES.
  • Configure and validate OPC UA connectivity and tag mapping.
  • Work closely with plant automation, IT and OT teams to resolve integration issues.
  • Support SIT, UAT, FAT and Go-Live activities
  • Ensure successful deployment and commissioning of MES solutions.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate with factory SMEs, OT engineers, automation vendors and business users.
  • Participate in requirement workshops, design reviews and project governance meetings.
  • Prepare technical documentation including HLD, LLD, Interface Design and Deployment Guides.

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

  • Good understanding of OT (Operational Technology) environments in manufacturing plants.
  • Hands-on experience with: OPC UA / OPC DA,PLC Integration, SCADA Systems, Historian Systems, Industrial Automation Networks, UNS
  • Knowledge of ISA-95, ISA-88 and MESA standards.
  • Strong understanding of Manufacturing Operations: Production, Quality, Performance/OEE, Material Tracking & Genealogy, Electronic Batch Records
  • Ability to troubleshoot OT connectivity issues between PLC, SCADA, OPC and MES systems.
  • Experience in MES implementation lifecycle including Requirements, Design, Configuration, Testing, Deployment and Hypercare.

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