MES Functional Consultant

HARMAN’s engineers and designers are creative, purposeful and agile. As part of this team, you’ll combine your technical expertise with innovative ideas to help drive cutting-edge solutions in the car, enterprise and connected ecosystem. Every day, you will push the boundaries of creative design, and HARMAN is committed to providing you with the opportunities, innovative technologies and resources to build a successful career.

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do everyday.

• MES System Implementation: Lead the deployment of MES solutions, including requirement gathering, process analysis, system configuration, testing, and go-live support.
• Business Process Mapping: Understand automotive manufacturing processes, including shop-floor operations, production control, quality management, and logistics, and translate them into MES requirements.
• Requirement Gathering & Documentation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (production, quality, logistics, IT) to gather detailed requirements and create functional design documentation.
• Integration: Ensure seamless integration between MES, ERP (e.g., SAP), SCADA, PLCs, and other shop-floor automation systems.
• Testing & Validation: Develop test cases, perform system and user acceptance testing, and ensure the MES system is operating as required before full production deployment.

Experience: 3-5 years in MES implementation

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and document manufacturing processes and requirements
• Configure and customize MES solutions to meet client needs
• Provide functional expertise during system design and implementation
• Conduct user training and create documentation
• Troubleshoot issues and provide post-implementation support
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and MES functionalities
• Experience with major MES platforms (e.g., Linkworx, Siemens, Rockwell, Wonderware)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Familiarity with industry standards (e.g., ISA-95, MESA)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Certifications in relevant MES platforms
• Experience in specific industries (e.g., Mining, automotive, pharmaceuticals , food & beverage)

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.