Solutions Architect - Oracle Manufacturing Applications/Solumina MES, Onsite

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The Component, Science, Engineering, and Production (CSEP) Information Systems and Operational Technology Solutions department (Org 7577) is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to join our collaborative team supporting IT solutions across Sandia's discrete manufacturing and lot-based production centers. The ideal candidate will have current experience with Oracle Manufacturing Applications (eBusiness Suite) and/or Solumina (or equivalent) Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This role is ideal for a versatile, self-motivated professional who thrives on solving diverse, high-impact technical challenges in a mfg/production environment. Furthermore, this position will work closely with the dev team to design, implement, integrate, upgrade, optimize, and extend both custom-built and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems for critical manufacturing operations. Finally, work scope may also include working with PLM/PDM systems and related data flows into Oracle ERP.

On any given day, you may:

• Work with the following Oracle Manufacturing Modules to support daily production operations:
  • Quality
  • WIP
  • Bill of Materials/Routings
  • Inventory
  • MSCA (mobile supply chain application)
  • Purchasing
  • Engineering
  • Costing
  • MRP
  • Custom MES applications
• Configure Oracle and/or MES manufacturing systems.
• Work with stakeholders to troubleshoot issues involving both COTS and custom applications
• Work with BI developers to ensure accurate and reliable reporting
• Interface data from one system to another (design, mapping, testing, etc.)
• Elicit and document stakeholder requirements from manufacturing engineering and operations necessary to design and build end-to-end solutions
• Build and execute test plans for both new applications and existing Oracle and/or MES upgrades
• Work with stakeholders to onboard new production into Oracle (e.g. presentations, process walk-throughs, communication management, etc.)
• Research, explore, and apply AI-enabled methods to enhance productivity, increase workflow efficiency, and support the department's modernization strategies
• Evaluate applications and/or other technologies to enable and advance production operations
• Build and sustain effective relationships with manufacturing/engineering partners, CIO collaborators, and stakeholders across Sandia - ensuring strong communication, alignment, and customer support

Due to the nature of work, successful candidate must be able to work onsite.

$117,500 - $235,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Bachelor's degree in management information systems, computer science, software engineering, engineering, or related STEM field plus five years or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with Oracle Manufacturing Applications and/or Solumina MES [or equivalent]
• Demonstrated ability to develop SQL queries in Oracle and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

• Master's degree in management information systems, computer science, software engineering, engineering, or related STEM field
• Manufacturing process knowledge (discrepancies, work orders, quality, etc.)
• Discrete and/or lot-based manufacturing experience
• System configuration experience
• Demonstrated proficiency using AI
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Familiarity with Agile software development practices with demonstrated ability to manage smaller projects and initiatives

The Component, Science, Engineering, and Production (CSEP) department, org. 7577, provides IT, OT, and cyber security assurance support and services to our production engineering partners across Sandia's Neutron Generator and Advanced Manufacturing Enterprise, Explosives Technologies, and Power Sources technologies centers. The mission-focused work performed by the department is varied, challenging, interesting, strategic, and often visible to upper management. As an embedded capability, department 7577's team members have deep domain knowledge and experience with Sandia's manufacturing systems and processes. Team members also collaborate often with colleagues across Sandia's CIO and Cyber organizations to optimize solutions. The department's offerings include expertise in cyber assurance; Oracle ERP manufacturing software operational support and expertise; custom application development (Java, C# .NET, Python); operational support, and Microsoft business intelligence and DataMart services (utilizing both SQL server and Oracle databases).

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

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