Senior Opcenter MES System Administrator

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Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. 

For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow.  

At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.

Role Overview

The Senior Opcenter MES System Administrator is responsible for the architecture, administration, optimization, and continuous improvement of the Siemens Opcenter MES platform. This role sits at the intersection of IT and manufacturing operations, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and alignment with business objectives such as operational efficiency, quality, and traceability.

You will act as the technical authority for MES, driving system performance, enabling digital manufacturing initiatives, and ensuring seamless integration with enterprise platforms (ERP, PLM, IIoT).

Key Responsibilities

System Administration & Operations

• Administer, configure, and maintain Siemens Opcenter MES environments (DEV, TEST, PROD)
• Ensure high availability, performance tuning, and system monitoring
• Manage system upgrades, patches, and lifecycle management
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies

Architecture & Integration

• Design and maintain integrations between Opcenter MES and enterprise systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle ERP, PLM, SCADA, IIoT platforms)
• Oversee data flows, APIs, middleware, and message queues
• Ensure data integrity, traceability, and real-time visibility across manufacturing processes

Digital Transformation & Optimization

• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to enhance MES capabilities
• Identify opportunities to automate workflows, reduce cycle times, and improve yield
• Support smart factory initiatives, including Industry 4.0 and AI-driven analytics

Support & Incident Management

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for MES-related issues
• Establish SLAs and KPIs for system uptime and performance
• Coordinate with vendors (Siemens) and internal teams for issue resolution

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in MES administration, with hands-on expertise in Siemens Opcenter
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (discrete or semiconductor preferred)
• Experience with system integration (ERP, Teamcenter / Oracle Agile PLM)
• Proficiency in SQL, database management (Oracle/SQL Server), and scripting
• Experience with Windows/Linux server environments

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Cross-functional leadership across IT and Operations
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis at scale
• Strong communication with both technical and business stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset

Success Metrics

• MES system uptime and performance SLAs
• Reduction in manufacturing downtime related to system issues
• Improved production throughput and data accuracy
• Successful delivery of MES enhancements and integrations
• Audit and compliance readiness

Pay Range:

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.