MES Application Architecture

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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Primary Function

Abbott is looking for an Application Architect to join the Manufacturing Execution Systems group within the Business Solutions & Services Plan/Build organization. The primary responsibility of this position is to act as technical lead in the implementation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES)/Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and system integration solutions projects.

Application Architect is responsible for aligning technology solutions with business strategies, working principally with senior management. Successful candidate acts as the principal designer for major systems and their subsystems utilizing a thorough understanding of available technology, tools and existing designs.

Core Job Responsibilities

• ​Experience implementing robust manufacturing systems and processes
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management or manufacturing processes, having the ability to implement strategies to improve the efficiency of the process
• Understanding of ISA 95 guidelines
• Knowledge of integration between MES, PLM, ERP and shop floor systems
• Ability in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to effectively set options to change the way the program works (configuration responsibilities)
• Experience with Siemens Opscenter, POMSnet, and / or Rockwell FactoryTalk software
• Provides strategic consultancy support to customers in defining or re-designing business processes and researching and identifying enabling technologies based on customer requirements
• Assess near-term needs and develop technical solutions; advise on options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impact on other business processes and system priorities
• Partner with the functional groups within the IT organization to communicate and clarify business needs, contribute to development of long-range system plans, and ensure products and services are aligned with business needs
• Actively seek ways to apply technology to business needs, researching and providing information on technical trends and competitors' practices relevant to the assigned client business
• Serve as technical expert and leads technical staff to develop, test and implement significant new products, or operational improvements or devise new approaches to problems at the division/business unit
• Review, validate & enhance design, conduct performance monitoring and capacity planning; install, test and upgrade releases and associated products.
• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures

Leadership

• ​Directs technical efforts of analysts and support staff. Assists management in technical training, guiding, and evaluating less experienced IS and technical staff

Minimum Experience & Education

• ​​Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
• 9+ years experience in IT or supply chain or manufacturing

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