Senior Specialist, MES Technical Deployment (Ignition)

Job ID: 17877

Alternate Locations: Remote; Poland-Wielkopolskie-Poznan

Senior Specialist, MES Technical Deployment (Ignition) / Lead, Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer Location: home office, Poland Reports to: Manager, MES Technical Deployment Contract type: Permanent Your Role & Team in a Nutshell As a Senior Specialist, MES Technical Deployment, you be responsible for configuration, training, troubleshooting, and the continuous improvement of the company standard MES platform - Ignition. You will act as an Ignition technical subject matter expert, contributing to global MES standards and best practices while supporting factories and distribution centres through implementations, upgrades, and operational stabilisation. You will influence outcomes through your expertise and collaboration with site engineers, production teams, supply chain partners and external solution providers. You will work independently within a global manufacturing technology team. We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to training courses.

Your Key Responsibilities* Deploy, upgrade and stabilise manufacturing execution system - Ignition across manufacturing and distribution sites

• Configure applications, screens, reports and interfaces to meet business needs while following global standards
• Support testing, commissioning and go‑live activities directly at site level
• Deliver user training and post‑deployment support to improve adoption, data quality and confidence
• Troubleshoot system, integration and network issues in partnership with internal teams and external vendors
• Develop reporting and analytics that support operational efficiency, equipment reliability and performance insight
• Contribute to global documentation, standards and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist in translating business needs into functional MES requirements and technical specifications
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain and external technology partners
• Some international travel to support site deployments and stabilisation

*What You’ll Need**Minimum Proven hands‑on experience working with manufacturing execution systems (MES) with strong expertise in Ignition software platform

• Ignition® Certification (Gold certification strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting MES integrations with ERP, CMMS, and other non‑MES systems.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience working with MES platforms such as FactoryTalk, OpsCenter, Vorne, Mattec, or similar.
• Working knowledge of ANSI/ISA‑95 and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Experience supporting testing procedures, system validation, and commissioning activities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills using Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.

Your advantage* Ability to work independently while collaborating in a global, matrixed environment.

• Experience delivering technical training or user enablement activities
• Familiarity with industrial automation and programming platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Wonderware, GE, Iconics).
• Experience with Rockwell Software solutions in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming, troubleshooting, and support (e.g., Allen Bradley / Rockwell platforms).
• Experience with industrial networking, including Ethernet/IP architectures.
• Hands on experience with network and managed switch configuration in OT/industrial environments.

Are you interested? If so, please click on “Apply” on this site and upload your CV in English. If you have any questions about the position, applying or making a referral please contact TA Recruiter Sylwia Postle at sylwia.postle@newellco.com.

We’re looking forward to your application!