MES Engineer

AESC is looking to add a MES Engineer 2 to our team in Florence, SC

• Full-Time
• On-site

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational and supplying electric vehicle batteries for the Nissan LEAF since 2012, was retooled in 2025 and now produces batteries for Energy Storage Systems. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply next generation cells for BMW starting in 2026. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply high-performance batteries and components for other OEMs. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making its investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

As an MES Engineer (Level 2), you will be responsible for the startup and ongoing support of critical manufacturing applications with a focus on the Apriso MES and related global applications for the manufacturing environment. Your work will directly contribute to production success by integrating machine-level systems, collaborating on system testing and validation, and addressing technical issues related to software design and maintenance. As a key contributor to the IT team, your work will have a direct impact on strategic goals and our global leadership in battery technology.

This is an opportunity for a mid-career engineer to contribute to a dynamic and innovative environment by leading projects and working cross-functionally with various stakeholders.

• Participate in the design, implementation, administration, and support of the local AprisMES system with assistance from regional and global MES resources.
• Collaborate in system integration testing and factory acceptance testing for machine equipment startup; act as a liaison between process equipment engineers, vendors, contractors, and IT to resolve equipment-to-MES connection issues.
• Assist in the implementation and support of the Ignition SCADA system, including PLCs, HMIs, control, and supervisory systems for building automation and manufacturing support.
• Implement and support other plant-specific applications, such as platforms for quality, supply chain management, and ERP systems.
• Provide improvements to new and existing systems in coordination with the global Center of Excellence (CoE) Team.
• Collaborate with process engineers, product engineers, quality teams, and production managers to optimizeproduction processes.
• Establish and maintain interfaces and communication between MES, ERP, and other systems, ensuring smooth data flow.
• Prepare and maintain full MES documentation to support system functionality and improvements.
• Learn and improve existing in-house systems, resolving issues and implementing new feature requests.
• Complete other duties as assigned

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, technical training, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation environments working with MES systems, application development, or data collection related to factory automation.
• Experience with application and system integrations, particularly in an MES context.
• Experience with machine-level integrations and SCADA systems, including HMIs, PLCs, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of databases and database management tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to troubleshoot, modify, and standardize EUC environments.
• Ability to engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously, managing priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interacting professionally with diverse groups, including executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Understanding of root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving techniques for issue resolution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Teams and PowerPoint.
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

• Experience with Apriso MES and Ignition SCADA Systems.
• Experience integrating MES environments with other applications, such as SAP.
• Experience in greenfield manufacturing plant startups.
• Knowledge of Open Platform Communication (OPC) servers, such as Kepware.
• Experience with Oracle Databases.
• Programming experience in .NET, C#, VB.net, or similar languages.
• Experience with PowerBI for data visualization.
• Background in OT/IT network design elements.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum project management methods.
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Knowledge of networking concepts and technologies.
• Understanding of battery manufacturing, EV manufacturing, or refinery operations is advantageous.
• Proficiency in additional languages beyond English is advantageous.
• Cross-cultural experience in global operations.

This role may require occasional domestic travel to support the startup and maintenance of manufacturing systems across AESC gigafactory locations.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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