MES Software Engineer

Job Title: MES Software Engineer / Technical LeadIndustry: ManufacturingLocation: 100% Remote, East Coast or Central US time zonePay Rate: Up to $80.31/hrShift: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, no overtime anticipated, up to 25 percent travel based on project needInterview Process: One hour panel video interviewClient OverviewThis opportunity is with a global leader in materials science and advanced technology manufacturing, working on manufacturing execution systems that run across a large, global plant network. You would join a team responsible for standardizing and supporting MES solutions that connect shop floor systems to enterprise IT, giving you visibility into how a major manufacturer runs its plants at scale. This is a well established organization with significant ongoing investment in its manufacturing IT infrastructure.Top 3 SkillsManufacturing Execution Systems architecture and implementationObject oriented programming with .NET and C#ERP, MES, and shop floor systems integrationWhat You'll DoDefine, develop, implement, and support standardized MES solutions across a global manufacturing environmentEstablish best practices and develop the architecture for manufacturing systemsDesign, implement, and support manufacturing systems in line with standard IT practicesAnalyze business and systems requirements by engaging with internal and external customersTranslate business goals and objectives into technical solutionsServe as technical lead on global projects, ensuring work is completed on scheduleDocument and communicate impacts to manufacturing systemsWork across ERP, MES, and shop floor controls to support a complete plant solutionWhat We Need From YouBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Systems Management, IT, or a related field7 or more years of experience with object oriented programming languages such as .NET and C#Experience working with IT systems in a 24/7 manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of source code management systems and relational databasesStrong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, and Continuous DeliveryPreferred / BonusExperience with Siemens Opcenter, including modeling and DesignerExperience with Git, TFVC, or SVN specificallyExperience with AJAX, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, or SQL Server BI componentsExperience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and AngularExperience working in a Scrum or Agile teamStrong leadership and project management backgroundStrong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, including translating between business and technology needsAbout ElevaitElevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.Elevait is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We have over 100,000 LinkedIn followers, and Elevait was named a top company for hiring veterans by U.S. Veterans Magazine. We would rather you check us out yourself than just take our word for it, so look us up on our website and on LinkedIn.Pay TransparencyThis is a remote role without a fixed work location tied to a specific state, so no state pay disclosure statement applies. If a candidate's actual work state is confirmed later and that state requires disclosure, revisit this.Job Posting IDCRNGJP00030006BuzzwordsMES, manufacturing, ERP, dotnet, C, programming, integration, architecture, SQL, Git, CICD, agile, scrumTop 3 LinkedIn Job TitlesMES Software EngineerManufacturing IT Systems EngineerSoftware EngineerInternal Market Recap (client: Corning Incorporated, remote, IT/MES division tied to Charlotte, NC HQ)Pay PositioningMax bill rate on this req is $114.85/hr, and the candidate-facing rate given is up to $80.31/hr, roughly 70 percent of max bill. For a senior MES Technical Lead role requiring 7 plus years of .NET/C# experience plus specialized Siemens Opcenter/MES domain knowledge, this rate lands below what most competitors are offering in the current market. Senior manufacturing IT/MES specialists with this skill combination typically command $85 to $110/hr on contract given how thin the Opcenter-specific talent pool is nationally. If you're struggling to find qualified people at this rate, here's what to consider loosening first: move Siemens Opcenter modeling/Designer experience fully to Preferred if it isn't already framed as strictly required (it currently is, correctly, since it's listed under Desired Skills in the source), so the pool isn't limited to people with that exact platform. Next, consider softening the Scrum/Agile and JavaScript/Angular preferences further, since those are already listed as desired rather than required. If the rate still isn't landing candidates, the years of experience floor (7 plus) is the next lever, dropping to 5 plus with strong .NET/C# depth as a substitute, before touching anything in Top 3 Skills.Competitive LandscapeLocal/regional talent pool is less relevant given this is remote, but relevant industry peers building or staffing similar MES/manufacturing IT roles nationally: Siemens Digital Industries Software (Opcenter's own vendor, a natural source of people who know the platform), Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, Emerson, GE Digital, Schneider Electric, AVEVA, Applied Materials. Broader manufacturing companies running large Opcenter or comparable MES deployments who would employ similarly skilled people: 3M, Owens Corning, Saint Gobain, Eastman Chemical, DuPont, Merck (manufacturing IT side), Procter and Gamble.Contractor vs. FTE TrendsNo client specific Contract to FTE pattern on file yet for Corning. Using the general heuristic, most Elevait contract engagements have a strong track record of extending and converting. This req explicitly states possibility of extension based on demand, and runs a solid initial term (09/14/2026 to 01/22/2027, about 4.5 months), so frame it with the candidate as a contract that has a real, stated chance of extension rather than a fixed short assignment, while being upfront that extension depends on project demand and isn't guaranteed.Selling Points & Watch-OutsSelling points: fully remote with only occasional travel, a rare combination for a hands-on manufacturing IT role. Global scope and visibility, this person is the technical lead on projects spanning Corning's worldwide plant network, not a single site. Deep, differentiated MES/Opcenter experience is genuinely scarce, so this is a resume builder for someone wanting to specialize further in manufacturing IT. Watch-outs: the rate is below market for the seniority and specialization required, which may narrow the pool or slow the process, worth setting expectations on this with candidates rather than overselling the number. Up to 25 percent travel is real and should be disclosed clearly, since some remote-seeking candidates will be surprised by any travel requirement. This role also requires working with 24/7 manufacturing environments and multicultural global teams, which means occasional off-hours coordination is likely even though the stated schedule is standard business hours.Candidate ProfileRealistic candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or a related field, 7 plus years of hands on .NET/C# development experience, and has spent meaningful time in manufacturing or industrial IT specifically, likely with direct MES platform experience such as Opcenter/Camstar, Rockwell FactoryTalk, or a comparable system. They are comfortable working as a technical lead, interfacing directly with business stakeholders, not just writing code in isolation, and are used to supporting systems in always-on manufacturing environments.Sourcing ChannelsSource on LinkedIn Recruiter targeting people with Siemens Opcenter, Camstar, or MES-specific experience directly, since this is a differentiator few candidates will have. Also target the vendor and competitor list above directly, especially Siemens Digital Industries Software, Rockwell Automation, and other large industrial automation and MES vendors, since their implementation and consulting staff often have exactly this skill set. Broaden search to include general .NET/C# senior developers with any manufacturing, industrial, or ERP integration background as a secondary pool, since deep MES specialists are rare and a strong generalist with adjacent experience may be trainable.Boolean Search String(Opcenter OR Camstar OR MES OR "manufacturing execution") AND (dotnet OR .NET OR csharp OR "C Sharp" OR "C#") AND (ERP OR "shop floor" OR SCADA OR PLC) AND (Git OR TFVC OR SVN OR SQL OR CICD OR CI/CD OR "CI CD" OR agile OR scrum)