Manufacturing Execution Systems Technician

**Manufacturing Execution Systems Technician**: **POSITION SNAPSHOT**: - JobReq ID: 48943- Type of work: On site- Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent- Full/Part Time: Full time- Location: Brits, ZA**OUR COMPANY**: Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play. Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region - in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions. At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why. In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals. We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work. : **Job Purpose**: To ensure MES, Shopware Services Uptime & BOSS System availability in the Brits Manufacturing Plant. **Main responsibilities** - Managing self-responsibility with regards to time and attendance and quality. - Review clients’ proposals in terms of control systems engineering and design. - Provide technical input for control system functional specifications. - Design, development, and commissioning of all PLC and SCADA software elements. - Design, development, and integration of MES systems. - Development, configuration, testing and deployment of the MES solution. - Provide technical input for basic and detail design. - Evaluate vendor proposals for clarification. - Equipment as well as software FAT and SAT testing. - Assist in planning and reviewing of technical work and maintaining project schedules. - Develop manuals. - Facilitate basic training of operators during the handover phase. - Offer technical support on control system equipment. - Good understanding of standards to evaluate the quality of installed systems. - Perform point to point wiring and functional checks. - Commissioning. - Work closely with other Discipline Managers/Project Managers/ Engineering Managers and aspire to support and achieve the goals of the Company. - Perform a Project Management role on some smaller projects **Required capabilities** - Primary responsibility includes the support, development, configuration, integration, testing, and deployment of Manufacturing Execution Systems in the rubber industry. - +5 years' relevant working experience in the manufacturing industry with a proven track record in control systems engineering, programming, and commissioning. - Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES/MOM/SCADA). - Experience in Genealogy tracking systems. - Knowledge of Databases e.g. ORACLE, SQL Language, database management. - Knowledge of IT hardware e.g. PC’s, Servers, Virtual Servers, PLC’s, Routers. - Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulations. - Knowledge of networking systems e.g. Ethernet, TCP/IP, Networking, AD, SNMP, OPC, Wi-Fi. - Ability to work across disciplines, have excellent communication skills and ability to work well with others. - Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing, controlling, coordinating and directing engineering activities. - The incumbent may be required to attend to site **Education**: - BTech /Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent **Experience**: - Minimum 5 years plant experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems. - Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the tyre manufacturing and automotive industry will be an advantage *** **Leadership Competencies**: - Business Acumen - Shapes business strategy - Drives accountability and high performance - Fosters teamwork and collaboration - Customer focus and Customer Service orientation/mindset - Nurtures and coaches - Builds partnerships - Deve