Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Analyst – Battery

Lyten•San Jose, CA

About The Position

Lyten is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Analyst to implement and support the Siemens Opcenter MOM platform in complex manufacturing environments. The role focuses on production execution, MES data modeling, and manufacturing analytics, working closely with customer stakeholders and IT teams. Experience supporting MES in battery manufacturing environments is strongly preferred. The position supports Siemens Opcenter MES for production execution, quality, and traceability; translates manufacturing requirements into MES models; manages MES database models and SQL reporting; and integrates MES with automation, SCADA, ERP, and other systems. The analyst also troubleshoots manufacturing-system issues, supports upgrades and validation, and provides user support, documentation, and training. The role requires limited domestic and international travel for discovery, deployment, and support. Flexibility is needed to support cutovers, validations, system maintenance, or critical events outside standard business hours. The expected base salary range is $155,200 to $232,800, with the level based on job-related factors. The position is also eligible for a tier-based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental and vision coverage, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, a 401(k), and an employee relocation plan if applicable.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in a related field; or a master's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience supporting or implementing MES solutions in a manufacturing environment; or a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of such experience.
Experience with Siemens Opcenter MES, including Execution, Quality, or APS.
Strong understanding of manufacturing execution, genealogy, traceability, and quality processes.
Hands-on experience with relational databases and MES data structures.
Proficiency with SQL queries, views, and stored procedures for reporting and analysis.
Experience integrating MES with automation and SCADA systems, including technologies such as OPC UA, REST, SOAP, XML-RPC, JSON-RPC APIs, and Web Services.
Experience with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, Jython, C, C#, C++, and/or SQL.
Ability to work cross-functionally across manufacturing, quality, automation, and IT teams.
Availability for limited domestic and international travel for discovery, deployment, and support.
Flexibility to support cutovers, validations, system maintenance, or critical events outside standard business hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting MES in battery or similar discrete high-volume manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting ERP, SCADA (Ignition), and other third-party integrations with manufacturing systems.
Familiarity with ISA-95, ISA-88, and Industry 4.0 standards.
Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments and validation processes.
Knowledge of advanced analytics and machine learning applications in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Implement, configure, and support Siemens Opcenter MES for production execution, quality, and traceability.
Partner with customer stakeholders to translate manufacturing requirements into robust MES models.
Design, maintain, and optimize MES database models for transactional manufacturing data and reporting.
Develop and support SQL-based reports and datasets for production performance, quality investigations, and KPI reporting.
Integrate MES with PLC and SCADA systems to capture equipment states and production events, using industrial communication protocols and shop-floor hardware connectivity.
Support ERP-to-MES and other third-party system integrations.
Troubleshoot issues with customer stakeholders and improve data reliability across manufacturing systems.
Support system upgrades, validation activities, and controlled changes while minimizing production impact.
Provide user support, documentation, and training as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management and/or business needs.