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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Operations Configuration Engineer III, MES 4.0 - **Company:** Jabil Circuit, Inc. - **Location:** Colonial Heights, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Information Systems, System Configuration, Customer Data Management, Data Integrity, Information Management, PRINCE2, Information Technology - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/jabil/operations-configuration-engineer-iii-mes-40-edeecf ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in ISS, IT, Information Management, or Engineering Field, or equivalent combination of education and experience., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered. * 3+ years of experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a manufacturing environment. * Hands-on experience configuring MES systems (e.g., JEMS, Camstar, FactoryTalk, or similar platforms). * Experience with label design software such as Loftware (or similar labeling systems). * Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, routing, and workcell operations. * Experience with printers, scanners, and barcode technologies in a production environment. * Ability to troubleshoot MES, labeling, and hardware-related issues on the manufacturing floor. * Proficiency in interpreting technical documentation, customer specifications, and process requirements. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. * Ability to train and mentor others on technical processes and system configurations. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Must be open to relocation to the Prince George, Virginia area., BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. 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Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in. ## Description * As the Operations Configuration Engineer III, MES 4.0, you will support the manufacturing site by implementing manufacturing execution systems configuration (MES 4.0) and label design and validation. * You will also exercise and train best practices, configuration techniques, and obtain the best standardized system configuration., * Identify manufacturing line configurations and set up appropriate line machine configuration. * Add new route steps as requested to ensure appropriate data tracking. * Configure all new PV routes and revise routes as needed for process changes or revision changes. * Ensure integrity of configurations. * Identify and incorporate best practices for system configuration. * Provide technical support to Workcells and manufacturing for configuration issues in MES. * Assist with troubleshooting MES configuration issues on the manufacturing floor. * Interpret customer data and configure a new assembly package by defining necessary quality checkpoints, links, and required tests. * Identify methods for standardizing configurations and streamlining system configuration processes. * Assist with value-added analysis and identify methods for eliminating waste in the process. * Ensure processes delivered to manufacturing are documented and meet 5S requirements before release. * Provide leadership to the Configuration team on projects or prioritizing work. * Use Enterprise Manager to support data integrity and system management. * Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by the supervisor. * Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by the supervisor. * Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy. 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