Factory System Integration Engineer 8+ years - PAN India

Factory System Integration Engineer.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Systems Integration Engineer to lead process design and project execution for MES-to-test-equipment integration initiatives. This role will be responsible for defining and delivering enterprise-grade integration blueprints that support manufacturing execution, test automation, traceability, and audit compliance across multiple sites and equipment vendors.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in manufacturing systems, test equipment integration, and regulated enterprise environments, with the ability to operate as both a technical leader and project manager.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design & Architecture

• Design end-to-end MES-to-test-equipment integration architectures, including data flow, control logic, and system boundaries.
• Define standardized integration blueprints for multi-vendor test equipment environments.
• Establish canonical data models for lot, unit, test session, measurements, and results.
• Ensure alignment with ISA-95 / Industry 4.0 principles.

MES & Test Equipment Integration

• Lead integration of MES platforms with automated and semi-automated test equipment.
• Define and implement interfaces using SECS/GEM, REST APIs or file-based mechanisms as required.
• Ensure real-time data capture for test results, equipment state, alarms, and events.
• Partner with equipment vendors to validate interface compliance and robustness.

Traceability, Compliance & Audit

• Design systems that provide full traceability (lot unit test measurement).
• Ensure solutions meet audit, compliance, and data integrity requirements (e.g., SOX, internal audit, quality systems).
• Define logging, timestamping, user attribution, and immutable record requirements.
• Support audit reviews and compliance assessments as a technical subject matter expert.

Project & Program Execution

• Own project planning, execution, and delivery for MES integration initiatives.
• Coordinate across IT, manufacturing, quality, engineering, and external vendors.
• Manage scope, risks, dependencies, and timelines.
• Drive requirements definition, design reviews, and implementation milestones.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Act as the primary technical interface between IT, manufacturing operations, and test engineering teams.
• Evaluate vendor solutions and integration approaches.
• Support RFPs, technical assessments, and onboarding of new test equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens OpCenter and ZNT PAC Automation is a plus.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, MES, or test automation environments.
• Proven experience integrating MES with test or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing traceability and genealogy.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
• SECS/GEM
• REST / HTTP APIs
• Experience operating in regulated or audit-sensitive enterprise environments.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.

Interested profiles can send their CV to hemanth.prabhu@athenatec.com or reach me at +91 988 465 3510