Jobs in Richmond, VA

About the job you're considering

We are seeking an experienced MES Traksys Developer. The primary objective of this role is to lead a team responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) solutions for customers using TrakSYS. This position plays a critical role in automating manufacturing operations from raw material intake through finished goods, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and visibility across production processes.

As a MES Traksys Developer., you will provide hands-on solution design, and customer engagement throughout the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to delivery and ongoing support.

Your Role

• Design, configure, develop, and implement MES applications to meet manufacturing operational requirements
• Translate MES user stories and business requirements into practical, scalable technical solutions
• Support automation of manufacturing operations across the full production lifecycle (raw materials to finished products)
• Prepare and deliver technical demonstrations and solution walk‐throughs to customers as part of project deliverables
• Provide technical guidance during troubleshooting, downtimes, and critical production incidents
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage expectations and propose effective workarounds when required
• Offer proactive application support, including manufacturing floor (shop‐floor) support as needed
• Integrate MES solutions with industrial systems, including OPC connections and related manufacturing applications

Your skills and experience

• 5+ years of hands‐on MES TrakSYS implementation and development experience
• Strong technical design and development experience for MES functionalities using TrakSYS
• Solid understanding of MES concepts, architectures, and integration patterns
• Experience working within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ISA‐95 standards
• ITIL knowledge and applied experience in production environments
• Proven ability to translate complex business problems into technical solution components
• Experience supporting mission‐critical manufacturing systems, including incident management
• Knowledge of OPC connectivity and industrial integration standards
• Strong problem‐solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work proactively in fast‐paced manufacturing environments with occasional on‐floor support