Solution Architect, MES Integrations

at  Hydro

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Five to ten years working experience with MES system(s) (Hydra from MPDV preferred) in a hands-on environment.
• Experience with MES and ERP implementations.
• Experience with integrations (interfaces) between MES and ERP systems.
• Experience in hands-on project activities (or operational support) of MES systems.
• Expert level understanding of MES systems, modules, and underlying architecture design.
• Expert level understanding in MES system integrations with ERP, quality management or process control applications
• Well organized and capable of multi-tasking
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities
• Full lifecycle MES experience in manufacturing environment with specific understanding of manufacturing processes and operations.
• College or University (IT /Business Degree or Equivalent)
• Expert in depth understanding of business functions. Specific knowledge of at least one of the following modules: Manufacturing (shopfloor), MES/ERP integrations
• Expert knowledge on any MES system. Knowledge of ERP systems (especially SAP) is a plus.
• Strong spoken and written English
• Ability to work in an organized and structured way
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Travel needs: up to 25% globally
  Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
  If you have any questions, please contact:
  Recruiter
  Petra Willerding-Rumple

• Ensure that all solutions, whether it’s configurations or software developments, fit and are aligned with Hydro’s overall strategic landscape covering ERP, Quality, maintenance, and process control.
• This means work in close liaison with internal customers (from Managing Director to operator), other teams in GBS (ERP, Quality management, process control) and 3rd party vendors where needed.
• Ensure solutions also follow other global (IT) standards and principles.
• Make sure that all solutions are template solutions (good-for-all) and that deviations are limited & justified.
• Create functional designs for software developments.
• Review functional designs for software developments made by other solution architects or functional specialists.
• Test new developments or support others during testing.
• Excellent understanding of the various needs and expectations from the MES user community. Good process knowledge to support and advise the implementation & operational support team(s) in analysis, prioritization, and resolution of MES issues.
• Represent the strategic MES system in Hydro’s implementation program and projects, especially during the so-called discovery phase where a GAP analysis is done between current and new strategic systems