System Architect - MES

PECNA Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America • De Soto, KS

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About The Position

The System Architect is responsible for designing and overseeing the architecture of complex systems and solutions, particularly focusing on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role involves defining system requirements, creating architectural designs, and ensuring the integrity and functionality of the system throughout its lifecycle. The System Architect plays a crucial role in aligning technology strategy with business goals, ensuring that the organization's technology infrastructure meets current and future needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics or similar field.
• 3+ years as a System Architect or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with IT network and hardware requirements.
• Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure.
• Experience in software/application engineering and design architecture.
• Programming experience in an object-oriented or scripting language.
• Experience with database management systems (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker).
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Strong analytic and decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Good understanding of various models and phases of SDLC.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution System (MES).
• Familiarity with AWS and Azure.
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Big Data Analytics and Enterprise Service Bus (ESB).
• Understanding of IT security, infrastructure, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-level and low-level architectural software and hardware designs for complex systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze system requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.
• Perform planning, development, peer review, and testing solutions for MES modules creation and modification.
• Execute development and implementation of new capabilities across the MES based on requirements and specifications.
• Participate in MES-related projects, including new system implementations, upgrades, and process changes.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and tools for system development.
• Design systems that can scale to meet growing demands and ensure optimal performance.
• Implement security measures and best practices to protect sensitive data.
• Create comprehensive documentation for architectural designs and system configurations.
• Establish quality standards and conduct architectural reviews.
• Provide expert-level support for troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Stay updated on industry trends and provide recommendations for improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees