Hybrid MES Software Sr. Engineer (KY) bei SK C&C USA, Inc.

MES Software Sr. Engineer (KY)

💻 Job Title: MES Software Sr. Engineer (Project Leader)
📍 Location: Elizabethtown, KY
📅 Job Type: Full-Time
🕒 Schedule: 8 hours/day | On-call support as needed (including holidays and off-hours)
✈️ Travel: Business trips may be required per customer request (e.g., Kentucky, Tennessee, Cartersville, GA)
💰 Salary: Based on Experience
🩺 Benefits: 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, Vision | 401(k) Match | PTO & Holidays | Paid Lunch | Commuter Benefit

🏢 About Us

SK C&C USA, Inc. is a leading global IT service provider and a subsidiary of SK Group, one of South Korea’s largest conglomerates. Our U.S. operations focus on IT consulting, infrastructure support, smart factory solutions, and digital innovation. We are seeking a highly experienced MES Software Engineer to support operations, integration, and on-site customer success at a key manufacturing site in Elizabethtown, KY.

🌐 Learn more about SK C&C USA: https://www.skccus.com

🧠 Key Responsibilities

✅Project Leadership & Coordination

• Lead MES projects from planning to execution, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and production schedules.
• Act as primary technical leader on-site, coordinating between internal teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, risks, and resources to deliver projects on time and within scope.

✅Client Communication & Issue Resolution

• Serve as the main technical point of contact for escalations, project updates, and strategic discussions.
• Lead customer-facing meetings and provide progress reports, root-cause analysis, and improvement plans.

✅MES Operations

• Oversee daily operations and performance of the MES system.
• Ensure high system reliability, manage changes, and optimize based on operational feedback.

✅Process Ownership & Governance

• Manage SOR/SOP workflows and documentation for all MES projects.
• Ensure compliance with change management policies and production process standards.

✅ Documentation & Collaboration

• Maintain technical documents, including system configurations, test plans, and incident logs.
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and client teams to continuously improve system operations and project outcomes.

✅ Technical Competency

• Apply a strong understanding of modern coding practices and software development standards.
• Work with C#, Java, SQL, and related technologies to ensure performance, scalability, and maintainability.

📚 Qualifications & Requirements

✅ Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

✅ Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in MES operations, software integration, or smart factory system support.
• Hands-on development experience in C# (.NET WinForms preferred) or Java programming is preferred.
• Proven experience with relational database systems such as Oracle (SQL, Procedures, RDBMS).

✅ Skills

• Strong knowledge of MES, or manufacturing systems in a production environment.
• Familiarity with SOR/SOP practices and documentation workflows.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and resolve technical issues under pressure.
• Proficiency with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) is a plus.
• Fluent in English or Korean (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

🙌 Personal Attributes

• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to lead on-site engagements
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Passionate about operational excellence and smart manufacturing technologies
• A great opportunity for experienced professionals to grow into a leadership path

🛡 Equal Employment Opportunity

SK C&C USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Why Join SK C&C USA?

• Lead innovation in smart manufacturing and factory automation
• Work directly with global clients and make an impact on-site
• Grow in a collaborative, high-visibility technical role
• Enjoy 100% employer-paid benefits, 401(k) match, PTO, and more

🔹 Ready to take the lead in MES & EAP system excellence?
 Apply today and help shape the next generation of manufacturing intelligence.