Analyst/specialist/expert

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.

We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Role Overview

**We are looking for**:
Inside the Digital Technology (DT) Service of Solvay, the MES team is in charge of preparing and delivering solutions for several World Wide Manugacturing Execution Systems (MES). The team also brings MES support.

MES Dessign Engineer delivers day to day support services to MES users, directly or indirectly by drafting troubleshooting guides to the first level support.

He/She takes part in the MES design and roll-out projects

The incumbent is part of the technical IT expertise center for the MES systems and provides assistance to all DT team for its roll-out.

**We count on you for**:

- Designs, Installs, configures, manages, monitors and supports MES server software with its data flow through firewalls
- Designs and supports MES client software.
- Designs functional specifications with Key-users;
- Develops and tests (or supervises developments and tests)
- Designs and runs acceptance tests and rolls-out.
- Trains MES domain coworkers
- Works in a multidimensional, multi-site team with project managers, analysts, and system administrators in order to meet client’s needs.
- MES system assessment and define the compliant security rules and regulations
- More detailed action regarding Support activities:

- Using BMC Helix for ticket handling, would provide IT MES desktops (2nd/3rd level) and servers support & requests.
- Shall be able to find out the nature of problems and try to fix them or escalate them.
- Guide users with simple, step-by-step instructions.
- Monitor system to quickly detect issues.
- May contribute to the knowledge base.

**You can count on us for**:
Enrich your MES knowledge

**You will bring**:

- Master in Software Engineering
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar environment (PI / IP21).
- Fluent English, and French is an asset.
- Mandatory:

- Aspen Manufacturing Suite (AMS) and OSIsoft PI System
- Master or Knowledge in C#.Net, VB.Net, (Web and Forms)
- Master or Knowledge in Application Programming Interfaces of AMS and/or PI
- Master or Knowledge in SQL Syntax
- Visual Studio 20xx, Team Foundation.
- Software Engineering methods and tools;
- Industrial and scientific software engineering;
- Knowledge of:

- TCP/IP
- Microsoft Windows Servers 2016-2019 64-bit; Windows 10 64-bit
- Microsoft Active Directory (light knowledge)
- Microsoft Excel 2013
- Microsoft SQL Server 2014 and above
- Wonderware Archestra: installation, setup, programming
- Management of projects from design to roll-out.
- Others
- Ability to recognize problems, develops solutions, and communicates effectively
- Ability to work in team environment
- Self-motivated, Good organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills on the job
- Handles multiple tasks efficiently

**You will get**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- 16 weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave
- Training platform for all employees
- Free language courses (24 languages available)
- Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
- Solvay Shares Plan

**Additional information**:
Remote working is allow: 1-4 days per week

Location: Lyon, France

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LI-Hybrid

About us

After 50 years, we are going back to the Moon... Solvay Materials are making it possible once again for Humans to return to the Moon. Check here our Artemis missions with NASA: we will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon.

Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.