We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.
What We Offer- Contribute to and implement the global MES strategy
- Acting as a key technical contact for MES architecture and roadmap decisions in close collaboration with the line manager.
- Develop and maintain global MES solution
- Plan, execute, coordinate and monitor international MES programs and projects.
- Manage internal/external MES software suppliers and service providers
- Identify process optimization potentials in production unit and support the implementation of the optimization.
- Drive alignment and experience exchange in MES area in Covestro worldwide.
What you offer
- Master's degree in an IT-related science or engineering discipline; bachelor's degree with strong relevant experience considered.
- 6–8 years of professional experience in IT or production-related IT, including some project leadership experience. 5+ years of experience in Process Control Technology (PCT), specifically in semi-continuous or batch operations.
- Solid expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and SAP. Demonstrated ability to design and implement standardized IT/OT solutions in industrial environments.
- Ability to lead or coordinate interdisciplinary, international project teams in a collaborative manner. Good stakeholder management and communication skills in a multinational environment. Result-driven, structured and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Fluent English (written and spoken) required. Mandarin/Chinese is an advantage given the base location of Covestro Integrated Site Caojing.
YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!
Covestro is well aware of the importance of personal information to you. Covestro promises to strictly abide by the basic principles of information security and privacy protection as well as requirements of relevant laws and
regulations and take appropriate security protection measures to ensure that your personal information is safe and controllable.
The resume you submit and the personal information you provide voluntarily will only be used for the recruitment service of Covestro. If we use your information beyond the above purposes, we will seek your consent in advance.
The Covestro position you are applying for may use AI tools for preliminary screening of your submitted resume. We commit that this screening process is free from any bias or discrimination, ensuring fair and just treatment for every applicant. If you accept this approach, please continue with the application process. If you have any objections to the screening results, please send an email to [email protected].
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We impose strict restrictions on sharing information with any third party in accordance with laws and regulations. Unless otherwise provided by laws and regulations, the information we collect will not be provided to or shared with any third party that is unrelated to our recruitment services.
Contact Us
www.covestro.com
Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
Skills Required
- Master’s degree in an IT-related science or engineering discipline
- Bachelor’s degree with strong relevant experience may be considered
- 6–8 years of professional experience in IT or production-related IT
- Project leadership experience
- At least 5 years of experience in Process Control Technology, specifically semi-continuous or batch operations
- Solid expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Experience with SAP
- Ability to design and implement standardized IT/OT solutions in industrial environments
- Ability to lead or coordinate interdisciplinary, international project teams
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in a multinational environment
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Fluent English, written and spoken
- Mandarin or Chinese language skills
Covestro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covestro and has not been reviewed or approved by Covestro.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — The company publicly commits to pay equity and a transparent compensation structure, signaling consistency across roles and levels. Competitive pay for manufacturing, engineering, and operations is frequently highlighted alongside solid benefits.
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Retirement Support — U.S. offerings include a 401(k) with company matching and additional retirement contributions, plus an employee stock purchase program. The retirement setup is repeatedly described as especially strong, with examples of automatic contributions and generous matching.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and holiday observance are standard, complemented by two paid volunteer days in the U.S. Supplemental parental leave and adoption assistance add depth to family support.
Covestro Insights
What We Do
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1, 2 and 3). Covestro generated sales of EUR 14.4 billion in fiscal 2023. At the end of 2023, the company had 48 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents). Data protection information: https://www.covestro.com/en/social-media-privacy-statements
