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# MES Platform Architect

- **Company:** AT&S AG
- **Location:** Graz, Austria (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Architectural Patterns, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, OPC Unified Architecture, Enterprise Software Applications, IT Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://devjobs.at/job/a9f9050b09141dbd7fc2bdc634c2be70

## About the Role

* Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field., * Strong background in MES and manufacturing systems within production environments.
 * Knowledge of solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or manufacturing IT architecture.
 * Understanding of manufacturing processes and enterprise application landscapes.
 * Knowledge of industrial automation technologies, including PLC, SCADA, OPC UA, and IT/OT architectures.
 * Familiarity with architecture governance frameworks and solution design principles.
 * Understanding of cybersecurity principles, identity and access management, and industrial security concepts.
 * Ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and collaborate with global teams.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Fluent English skills.

## Description

* In this role you will be responsible for defining and governing MES platform architecture, standards, and integration approaches that support manufacturing operations and business objectives.
 * The role provides architectural leadership to ensure MES solutions are secure, scalable, standardized, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
 * The position works closely with business stakeholders, project teams, system integrators, and manufacturing sites to support platform harmonization, operational excellence, and digital transformation initiatives.
 * Define and govern the architecture, standards, design principles, and governance framework for the digital manufacturing landscape, with a focus on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
 * Design scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable manufacturing solutions that support business and operational requirements.
 * Drive the standardization and harmonization of manufacturing platforms and production systems across global manufacturing sites.
 * Establish and enforce platform standards, architecture governance practices, and technical best practices across the manufacturing network.
 * Define integration concepts and architectural patterns between manufacturing, ERP, automation, quality, and analytics platforms to enable seamless interoperability.
 * Collaborate with business, manufacturing, and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into sustainable architecture solution.
 * Provide architectural leadership for implementation, modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.
 * Support the development and documentation of business, application, data, and technology architectures in alignment with established enterprise architecture frameworks.
 * Contribute to the long-term digital manufacturing strategy and roadmap while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture frameworks, governance requirements, cybersecurity standards, and regulatory compliance.