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Job Title
Engineer MES
Ref #
20001465
Employment Type
Permanent
Department
Information Technology
Position level
Engineer
Date
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
AESC Office Location
Douai, Hauts-de-France, France

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Join AESC, a global leader in lithium-ion battery technology, and become a key player in the development and production of high-performance batteries.

As part of our expansion in France, we are recruiting a MES (Manufacturing Execution System) Engineer for our new site in Lambres-lez-Douai.

The purpose of the MES:

· MES application is running 24/7 (Maintenance period 4h on Sat and 4h on Sun)

· MES ensure full traceability of production data.

· MES Capture information at every stage of the manufacturing process and trigger next stage.

· MES manage scheduling and production tracking.

You will play a pivotal role in deploying and ensuring the smooth operation of MES systems in our state-of-the-art facility.

Key Responsibilities

· Coordinate hardware, software, and communication protocols between MES developments from Japan and China, and local equipment suppliers.

· Oversee and validate the work of the local MES integrator, including system deployment.

· Ensure all MES interfaces are properly integrated, including connections with production equipment and other systems (SAP, PLM, Maintenance).

· Manage and align testing, integration, and qualification phases.

· Provide regular progress reports and highlight critical issues.

· Collaborate with MES counterparts in the other countries to leverage lessons learned from ongoing projects.

· Coordinate with IT colleagues, especially those responsible for networks and data centers.

· Proactively propose actions to mitigate risks.

· Prepare post-deployment support and system maintenance strategies.

· Drive all necessary actions to ensure successful MES deployment and meet project objectives.

· Support company growth and adapt to evolving organizational needs.

· The MES Engineer may be required to participate in on-call duty to support system operations outside regular working hours. (1 Week per month)

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

· Fluent in English (French is not mandatory).

· Proven experience in international project management.

· Strong background in MES deployment in industrial environments (preferably DELMIA APRISO).

· Expertise in industrial control systems (various PLC brands).

· In-depth knowledge of industrial communication protocols.

Key Competencies

· Strategic and analytical mindset.

· Resilience in solving complex, diverse challenges.

· Precision and reliability.

· Adaptability and flexibility.

· Strong organizational skills and autonomy.

· Curiosity and ability to work in multicultural, matrixed teams.

· Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal skills.

· Proactive and solution-oriented.

Position Requirements

· Engineering degree in industrial automation or IT.

· Minimum 5 years of experience on MES project deployment.

· Experience in international, matrixed industrial environments.

· Working language: English.


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