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# MES Engineer (GE Proficy)

- **Company:** Ge
- **Location:** Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), OPC Unified Architecture, SAP (Applications), SAP Project System, Data Streaming, Technical Debt, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e590bd1ca3037a6dc742fd06231604ec7

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or a related technical discipline
 * Minimum of 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Execution Systems with extensive hands-on expertise in GE Proficy Plant Applications
 * Strong experience with Proficy Historian, CIMPLICITY, and SAP integration in multi-site manufacturing environments
 * Proven expertise in PLC, SCADA, and OPC UA integration and validation of automation and control system interfaces
 * Advanced SQL Server troubleshooting skills, including diagnosis of database, messaging, and performance issues within MES environments
 * Solid understanding of ISA-95 and ISA-88 standards and their application in manufacturing system architectures
 * Experience performing root cause analysis for production incidents and interface failures
 * Strong technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills within global project environments
 * Availability for international travel (25-40%)

## Description

* Act as the technical authority for GE Proficy Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and ensure alignment with global MES standards
 * Configure, deploy, and support GE Proficy Plant Applications across international manufacturing sites
 * Develop and maintain reusable MES templates, promoting configuration-based solutions and reducing technical debt
 * Validate technical architectures, integrations, and performance requirements before production go-live
 * Conduct plant readiness assessments covering infrastructure, automation, SAP integration, and operational preparedness
 * Validate integrations between MES, PLC, SCADA, Historian, and SAP systems to ensure reliable data flow and interoperability
 * Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of MES, database, interface, messaging, and performance-related issues
 * Provide technical leadership and mentoring during deployments and hypercare phases, supporting effective knowledge transfer to support teams, * Salary and benefits will be determined in accordance with the country where the successful candidate is hired
 * A global role with direct impact on MES standardization, system stability, and manufacturing performance
 * Close collaboration with manufacturing plants, IT, OT, and automation stakeholders across regions
 * Responsibility and ownership within a complex, multi-plant industrial environment


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