Senior IT Specialist - (MES Support Specialist – Applications Development) - Lapu-Lapu

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We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to maintain, upgrade, and manage our software, hardware, telephone and networks.

Resourcefulness is a necessary skill in this role. You should be able to diagnose and resolve problems quickly. You should also have the patience to communicate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and users.

Position Objective

The MES Support Specialist will play a critical role in supporting and enhancing the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and its integration with enterprise and shop-floor systems. This position requires a blend of technical support, software development, and manufacturing process knowledge to ensure the MES platform operates efficiently and evolves with business needs.

1. Provide day-to-day support for MES applications, ensuring system availability, performance, and reliability.
2. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
3. Monitor MES system health, logs, and alerts to proactively identify and resolve potential problems.
4. Manage user access, roles, and permissions in accordance with IT security policies.
5. Design, develop, test, and deploy custom MES applications, modules, and reports based on business requirements.
6. Enhance existing MES functionalities to improve usability, performance, and integration.
7. Develop interfaces and APIs for MES to communicate with ERP, SCADA, PLCs, and other systems.
8. Maintain source code repositories, version control, and documentation for all custom developments.
9. Participate in MES-related projects including system upgrades, migrations, and new implementations.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define scope, and deliver solutions.
11. Support validation and testing activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation if applicable.
12. Ensure all changes follow change control procedures and are properly documented.
13. Develop and maintain real-time dashboards, KPIs, and production reports using tools like Power BI, SSRS, or Crystal Reports.
14. Ensure data integrity and traceability across MES and integrated systems.
15. Support data analytics initiatives to drive continuous improvement and operational insights.
16. Provide training and support to end-users, production supervisors, and engineers.
17. Create and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and SOPs for MES applications and processes.
18. Actively participate in Lear operations activities. Ensures that all individual and team deliverables are performed, and goals are attained.
19. Oversee Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes in all interfacing systems.
20. Develop and maintain automation scripts to facilitate data imports and streamline database management tasks.
21. Perform related duties as assigned.
22. Compliance to Lear ISMS and SOX requirements is a must. Directly responsible for the implementation of the company’s security policies and procedures in his area of responsibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in MES support and/or application development.
• Experience in software development using C#, Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases, stored procedures, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, automation systems, and shop-floor operations.
• Must be good in oral and written communications; Must be very good in interpersonal skills; Must be a team player.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing system improvement opportunities
• Ability to analyze systems and; solve complex problems, schedule, test, install, and implement programs/applications; write and revise standards and procedures; work in a team environment; and handle multiple projects. Knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of computer systems and of the techniques used in the design of computerized systems. Experience with database design and development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and MySQL for database management and query optimization.

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