Job description:

About HCLTech
HCLTech is a global technology company, spread across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. We are powered by our people a global, diverse, multi-generational talent - representing 161 nationalities whose unique spark, perspective and boundless passion drive our culture of proactive value creation and problem-solving.
Our purpose is to bring together the best of technology and our people to supercharge progress for everyone, everywhere our clients, partners, their stakeholders, communities, and the planet. As a company, we are deeply focused on accelerating our ESG agenda. We are also creating technology-enabled sustainable solutions with and for our clients and partners. We embed ESG imperatives into every aspect of our business and ensure that the progress we supercharge is responsible, inclusive and beneficial to all our stakeholders in the long term. We have committed to achieving net zero by 2040.

We are seeking an experienced MES Functional Consultant with strong manufacturing process knowledge and expertise in requirement gathering for MES system implementation. The role will require excellent requirement gathering skills to capture both business and technical needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and document business requirements from stakeholders, including production teams and IT to ensure the MES system effectively supports operations.
• Conduct workshops, facilitate discussions, utilize techniques such as process mapping, user stories and gap analysis to define user requirements.
• Leverage the experience from requirement specifications phase to build test scenarios and test cases.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure MES is seamlessly integrated with other systems, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP, and IT/OT interfaces. Get trained on the functional MES solution during the project. Test & validate the functionalities deployed during every sprint.
• Provide hands-on support during system testing, SIT, UAT, implementation, and go-live, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to operations also train users on the functionalities, perform minor configurations as needed. Collaborate with the application vendor for system readiness.
• Offer post-implementation support, including training and troubleshooting, to ensure users are equipped to leverage the MES solution effectively.

• Proven experience in MES System implementations with a strong focus on system configuration.
• Strong manufacturing process knowledge and understanding of how IT/OT systems interact within a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated experience in requirement gathering and creating functional specifications based on business needs.
• Fluency in English, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding on integration of MES with other manufacturing related applications is a major advantage. Should have knowledge/experience integrating MES with ERP system.
• Familiarity with database management and SQL, enabling effective data handling, querying, and reporting within MES environments.
• Knowledge of industrial automation and control systems, with a solid understanding of how MES interfaces with shop floor machinery and automation to enhance production efficiency and control.