MES Developer

As an MES Developer, you will design, develop, and support MES functionalities to enable efficient and reliable manufacturing operations. This role involves MES module development, system integration, troubleshooting, and close collaboration with SAP, MOM, and other plant operations teams., * Develop and maintain MES for production, consumption, labeling, and material handling.

• Integrate MES with MOM and upstream/downstream systems (e.g., SAP PP/MM/QM, labeling systems).
• Troubleshoot workflow errors, log failures, and support plant operations during incidents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Participate in SIT/UAT testing cycles and support release deployments and production support.
• Document workflow logic, functional designs, and user guides.
• Lead and guide team members in solution development and steady-state support.

• Experience with any MES application and strong Plant IT system integrations.
• Understanding of MES business processes (production, inventory, etc.).
• Integration experience with APIs, message queues, or shop-floor systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Minimum 6 years of development experience in VB, .Net, C#, and all phases of SDLC.
• Familiarity with MS SQL Server for log/data analysis and PL/SQL., * Experience in manufacturing or MES/MOM environments.
• Knowledge of labeling systems, material traceability, and shop-floor operations.
• Exposure to DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, Git).
• Knowledge of Dutch language is a plus.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 vacation days and NS business card for commuting.
• Laptop, smartphone, and pension scheme.
• Access to Cognizant Academy and Udemy for continuous learning.
• International work environment with a strong technology-driven culture.

The Cognizant community: We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. * Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world. * We don't just dream of a better way - we make it happen. * We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what's right. * We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that's right for you., Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World's Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com