IT MES Analyst
About The Position
The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide. Are you passionate about manufacturing systems, technology, and solving complex problems? We’re looking for an MES Analyst to help support and enhance our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) environment. In this role, you’ll partner with teams across operations, engineering, quality, and IT to improve shop floor systems, streamline manufacturing processes, and support critical system integrations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field. Additional 2+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- 6 months+ experience supporting or administering MES systems in manufacturing environment.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, shop floor operations, and quality systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MES platforms like Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, or similar
- Hands-on experience with SQL, databases, and software development/scripting (C#, Java, Python, or similar)
- Experience with system integrations, APIs, web services, or middleware
- Familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems
- Experience integrating MES with SCADA, PLCs, OPC-UA, historians, or IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) platforms
- Background working in regulated or controlled environments
Responsibilities
- Support, maintain, and improve MES applications in a manufacturing environment
- Gather business and technical requirements from cross-functional teams
- Configure and enhance MES workflows, production data collection, traceability, and reporting
- Develop and support custom scripts, integrations, and interfaces with systems like ERP, SCADA, PLCs, and historians
- Troubleshoot system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions
- Assist with system upgrades, testing, validation, deployment, and documentation
- Train users and provide ongoing support to manufacturing teams
- Help ensure systems remain secure and compliant in a regulated environment, including ITAR requirements
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
- Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
