About the position
Eaton's Corporate Information Technology team is hiring an Apriso System Architect in one of our IT Hub locations including Beachwood, OH, Galesburg MI, Houston TX, Menomonee Falls WI, Moon Township PA, Raleigh NC. This position requires 25% travel on average. Candidates must live within 50 miles of these locations as relocation assistance is not available. We at Eaton are innovating future products with a focus on global sustainability megatrends: Energy Transition, Electrification, and Digital Enablement. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Execution System (MES) System Architect to join our IT team and drive digital solutions within our plants. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of Apriso technology. You will define MES-specific architectural standards, guiding cross-functional teams in delivering scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions, and ensuring alignment with enterprise digital manufacturing goals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the MES solutions align with business objectives and operational requirements. This role will be ideal for a technical Apriso expert with a focus on future state technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive system designs and architectures for Apriso-based MES solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Define and maintain the architectural vision for MES solutions, ensuring alignment with digital manufacturing strategy and business goals.
- Design scalable, modular, and secure MES architectures that integrate with ERPs, PLM, and shop floor systems.
- Establish and enforce MES-specific architectural standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
- Collaborate with Enterprise and Solution Architects to align MES architecture with enterprise integration strategies, respecting role boundaries.
- Evaluate and recommend MES platforms, tools, and vendors that support performance, scalability, and innovation.
- Provide input on MES innovation opportunities (e.g., IIoT, edge computing, AI/ML) in coordination with Enterprise Architecture/Solution Architecture teams.
- Guide cross-functional teams through architecture reviews, solution validation, and technical decision-making.
- Ensure MES solutions meet cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance requirements.
- Mentor technical teams on architectural principles and integration best practices.
- Represent MES architecture in enterprise forums and vendor engagements, supporting alignment and visibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in IT or manufacturing systems, with a focus on MES architecture, integration, and digital transformation.
- Minimum of 3 years in Apriso MES architecture, including system configuration, customization, and integration with other enterprise systems.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Nice-to-haves
- Minimum 5 years of experience in MES and manufacturing systems, with a focus on architecture, integration, and enterprise-scale deployments.
- MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Experience with other MES technologies and manufacturing systems.
Benefits
- Health and Welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
