Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Siemens Op Center SME / Senior Consultant (Experience in SIMATIC IT v4.0 and Siemens OpsCenter (latest versions)Location: Tallahassee, FL USA (Onsite 5 days a week)Duration: Contract PositionJob Summary:We are looking for a skilled Siemens Opcenter SME with strong expertise in SIMATIC IT 4.0 and latest Opcenter platforms to drive MES discovery, code analysis, and modernization initiatives. The role demands hands-on capability in understanding existing system setups, identifying customizations, and enabling upgrade/migration strategies, leveraging AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot) for improved efficiency.________________________________________Key Responsibilities• Perform discovery assessments to understand current MES setup (C-setup), architecture, and integrations• Analyze SIMATIC IT 4.0 / Opcenter systems and identify customizations vs standard features• Conduct code-level analysis to evaluate technical debt and optimization opportunities• Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot) for:o Code analysis and documentationo Accelerating system understanding and insights• Recommend and drive upgrade/migration strategy to latest Opcenter versions• Provide best practices to minimize customizations and align with product standards• Support solution design, enhancements, and performance tuning• Perform impact analysis for upgrades, fixes, and enhancements________________________________________Required Skills• Strong experience in SIMATIC IT v4.0 and Siemens Opcenter (latest versions)• Hands-on expertise in code review and customization assessment• Technical proficiency in:o .NET / C#o SQL Server / Databaseso MES-ERP integrations (SAP preferred)• Experience in MES upgrades, migrations, and modernization programs• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot)________________________________________Domain Expertise (Preferred)• Discrete Manufacturing (must-have)• Industrial Products domain experience:o HVAC / Refrigeration / Equipment Manufacturing (preferred)________________________________________Key Attributes• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Experience in leading discovery workshops and technical assessments• Ability to drive solutioning and stakeholder discussionsQualification:• Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field