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This position reports to:
IS Manager__
Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled IT Specialist with experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), with solutions from the Critical Manufacturing vendor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining MES solutions to support our business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of MES technologies and their application in a manufacturing environment.
The work model for the role is: hybrid(onsite or remote according to business needs) #Linkedin_Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Design and implement MES solutions using Critical Manufacturing's MES platform.
- Work with cross-functional teams in manufacturing units to provide technical support, help gather requirements and understand business needs.
- Contribute to creating and updating documentation on MES best practices, development guidelines and ABB-specific project standards.
- Help monitor MES system performance, report issues and suggest improvements.
- Keep up with MES platform developments and technology trends and take part in learning activities such as e-learning, summits and community initiatives.
- Help share knowledge between sites by flagging local solutions that could be reused globally.
- Contribute to automation initiatives that improve development and deployment processes.
- Follow the agreed coding standards and design patterns, take part in code reviews and act on feedback.
- Improve development and deployment processes by introducing and managing automation initiatives.
- Write and maintain unit and integration tests, following the program's testing standards.
- Support in architectural design analysis and technical validation for MES Local Projects.
Qualifications for the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in developing and implementing MES solutions.
- Basic understanding manufacturing processes and how MES solutions can enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Practical experience with the Critical Manufacturing development framework
- Proficiency in programming languages and tools relevant to MES development, with reference to Critical Manufacturing's MES platform (back-end, front-end, automation), such as C#, .Net Framework, SQL, PowerShell and Command Line shell scripting languages, RESTful services, HTML5, JavaScript, Node.js, cross-browser compatibility and rendering behavior, front-end frameworks (e.g. Angular), Unit testing frameworks.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and debug complex technical issues.
- Communication skills and the ability to work well in a multicultural, geographically distributed team, including explaining technical topics clearly to colleagues.
- Awareness of industry standards and best practices in MES implementation.
- Demonstrated commitment to building deeper MES knowledge and following certification paths as needed
- Have some experience with Azure DevOps
- You are comfortable communicating in English, both written and spoken.
Compensation Package
As part of our commitment to transparency, we want to share the compensation details for this position:
Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico
Minimum annual salary: € 48,000
Variable Pay: AIP target 5% + Eligible for Company Productivity Bonus
The offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.
Benefits as per policy
Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration and Wellbeing support for employees and their families
Welfare plan with a wide range of personalized services
Canteen or meal vouchers provided
More about us
Our mission in ABB IS (Information Systems) is to harness the power of information technology to deliver valuable, reliable, and competitive IS services for ABB. If you have a strong technical skills, analytical mind, and the drive to help us stay ahead of the competition, you are the one we are looking for.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.
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Ready to make an impact?
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience developing and implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems solutions
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and MES applications
- Practical experience with the Critical Manufacturing development framework
- Proficiency with MES development technologies including C#, .NET Framework, SQL, PowerShell, command-line scripting, RESTful services, HTML5, JavaScript, Node.js, Angular, and unit testing frameworks
- Problem-solving skills and ability to diagnose and debug complex technical issues
- Ability to communicate technical topics clearly and work effectively in multicultural, geographically distributed teams
- Awareness of industry standards and best practices in MES implementation
- Commitment to developing deeper MES knowledge and pursuing certifications as needed
- Some experience with Azure DevOps
- Fluent written and spoken English
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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