MES & Factory Integration Engineer

Location:

Lenzburg, Aargau, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0149908

Date Posted:

2026-11-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for a motivated MES & Factory Integration Engineer to strengthen our semiconductor manufacturing environment. In this role, you will support and develop our manufacturing systems and their integration with production equipment, automation, and enterprise applications. Working closely with production, engineering, IT, and automation teams, you will ensure reliable system operation, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the evolution of our future digital manufacturing landscape.

How you'll make an impact

• Maintain, support and further develop the ECS / ABB Ability MOM production control and factory integration environment
• Support and improve manufacturing processes and integrations involving SAP ME/MES, SAP ERP and adjacent production systems
• Act as a technical expert for the interaction between production equipment, automation systems, ECS, MES and ERP
• Analyze and sustainably resolve complex system, interface, data and integration issues across the manufacturing IT/OT landscape
• Support the integration and commissioning of new production equipment and automated manufacturing processes
• Translate production and engineering requirements into technical concepts, routings, workflows, master-data structures and scalable system solutions
• Contribute to application ownership, lifecycle management, vendor coordination, expert support, documentation and knowledge transfer for critical manufacturing applications
• Help shape the future MES and factory integration landscape by contributing technical expertise, manufacturing requirements and practical implementation experience

Your background

• Degree in Computer Science, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a comparable technical field
• Several years of professional experience in MES, manufacturing IT, factory integration, industrial automation or production systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing execution processes and the integration between shopfloor equipment, automation, MES and ERP systems
• Hands-on experience with a Manufacturing Execution System; experience with SAP ME or SAP Digital Manufacturing is a strong advantage
• Experience with modern MES platforms used in semiconductor or other complex manufacturing environments, such as Siemens Opcenter or Critical Manufacturing MES, is highly desirable
• Experience with ECS / ABB Ability MOM or a comparable manufacturing operations and equipment integration system is an advantage
• Experience with system or solution architecture, interfaces, APIs, databases, manufacturing data flows and troubleshooting is beneficial
• Semiconductor manufacturing experience is a strong advantage
• Fluent English; German is an advantage

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

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