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. **What you’ll do:** • 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. **Qualifications:** **Required Qualifications:** • 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. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. **Preferred Qualifications:** • 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. **Skills:** • Proven experience leading MES strategy and solution design across global manufacturing environments. • Track record of aligning technical architecture with business goals and driving innovation in manufacturing systems for large-scale, multi-site manufacturing environments. • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Enterprise and Solution Architects to align MES solutions with enterprise integration strategies. • Technical expertise in Apriso, with additional experience in Ignition, GE Proficy, and Siemens Opcenter. • Deep integration knowledge across MES, ERP, PLM, and plant control systems (e.g., SCADA, OPC, PLC, Historian). • Solid grasp of architecture principles: modularity, scalability, security, and cloud-native design across system, solution, and enterprise layers. • Skilled in data integration, modeling, and industrial standards such as ISA-95 and OPC UA. • Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices including version control and environment management (dev/test/prod). • Proficient in performance tuning and troubleshooting MES applications in production environments. • Familiar with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance in manufacturing contexts. • Demonstrates a creative approach to solving complex technical problems and implementing innovative solutions. • Exhibits a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in technical work. • Possesses strong leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members. • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development to stay current with industry trends and technologies. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across different global cultures. • Comfortable engaging with senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and global partners to drive alignment and informed decision-making. • Excellent judgment, time management, and prioritization skills in dynamic, high-stakes environments. • Proven ability to lead and collaborate within diverse, global, and cross-cultural teams. • Skilled in building consensus, resolving conflicts, and influencing outcomes without direct authority. • Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide technical teams toward architectural excellence, while fostering collaboration with Enterprise and Solution Architects. 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