SAP MES Solution Architect

Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is seeking an experienced SAP ME/MII Expert to design, implement, support, and optimize manufacturing execution and integration solutions within a complex production environment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in SAP Manufacturing Execution (SAP ME) and SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP MII), with hands-on experience integrating shop floor systems, SAP ECC, and manufacturing equipment. This position is designed to be onsite in Palo Alto, California

What You will do:

• Design, configure, develop, and support SAP ME and SAP MII solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain integrations between SAP ME/MII and SAP ECC.
• Support machine and shop floor equipment integration using industrial communication standards and APIs.
• Create and optimize SQL and SAP HANA database queries, procedures, and reports.
• Develop dashboards, KPIs, reports, and analytics solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Build and consume REST/SOAP APIs for system integrations.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis for manufacturing system incidents.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support deployment, testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy, system reliability, and compliance with manufacturing standards.
• Participate in architecture discussions and recommend best practices for digital manufacturing solutions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including MES, ERP, automation, and infrastructure teams.

• 7+ years of experience in SAP ME/MII implementations or support roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• SAP ME
• SAP MII
• SAP ECC integration
• Machine/shop floor integration
• SQL and SAP HANA queries
• API integration and development
• Manufacturing analytics and reporting
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and MES concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team-oriented environments.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

What will set You apart:

• Experience in discrete or process manufacturing environments
• Experience with the following technologies:
• ABAP
• SAP PP/MM

• SAP Digital Manufacturing

• Familiarity with:
• OPC, PCo, MQTT, or other industrial connectivity technologies
• SAP Digital Manufacturing (DM)
• SAP BTP integrations
• Web technologies such as JavaScript, XML, JSON, or HTML5
• Experience with production support and global manufacturing deployments.
• Understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and smart factory initiatives

$167,030 - $229,669

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company’s plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.