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MES Application Technician

Sunrise Systems Inc

  • New Brighton, MN
  • 20 days ago

    Highlights

    This role works closely with operators, engineers, and IT to digitize shop floor processes such as work instructions, quality checks, traceability, and production data collection. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on manufacturing or technical professional who enjoys problem solving, learning new digital tools, and supporting continuous improvement.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNew Brighton, MN
    IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
    Company Size100 to 499 employees
    Year Founded1990
    Websitehttp://www.sunrisesys.com/

    Description

    • We are seeking a MES Application Technician to help create, deploy, and maintain manufacturing applications using the Tulip MES platform.
    • This role works closely with operators, engineers, and IT to digitize shop floor processes such as work instructions, quality checks, traceability, and production data collection.
    • This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on manufacturing or technical professional who enjoys problem solving, learning new digital tools, and supporting continuous improvement.
    Key Responsibilities
    Application Development & Support
    • Build and update Tulip applications for shop floor use
    • Configure screens, variables, triggers, and tables
    • Test applications with operators and support deployment to production
    • Troubleshoot and resolve basic app and data issues
    Manufacturing Process Support
    • Translate manufacturing processes into simple, effective digital workflows
    • Observe operations to identify improvement opportunities
    Support applications for:
    • Work instructions
    • Quality checks and defect logging
    • Traceability and data capture
    Data & Systems Integration
    • Assist with data exchange between Tulip and other systems (ERP, databases, devices)
    • Support barcode scanners, tablets, and other shop floor hardware
    • Validate data accuracy and completeness
    Documentation & Continuous Improvement
    • Create basic documentation for applications and changes
    • Support continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives
    • Participate in testing, feedback, and iterative improvement cycles
    Required Qualifications
    Technical & Manufacturing Skills
    • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (assembly, inspection, production flow)
    • Strong logical thinking and problem solving skills
    • Comfort working with computers, tablets, and software tools
    1 3 years of experience in:
    • Manufacturing operations
    • Production support
    • Technical systems, automation, or IT support in a factory environment
    Education
    • High School Diploma or GED required
    Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent hands on experience strongly preferred, such as:
    • Manufacturing or Engineering Technology
    • Industrial or Mechanical Technology
    • Mechatronics or Automation
    • Information Technology
    • Digital Manufacturing or similar trade/technical programs
    • Relevant shop floor and technical experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
    Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications
    • Exposure to Tulip, MES, or other low code platforms (PowerApps, Ignition, Mendix, etc.)
    • Basic programming or scripting experience (C++, JavaScript, Jason, Python, SQL, VBA)
    • Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
    Familiarity with:
    • REST APIs or data integration
    • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
    Key Competencies
    • Willingness to learn new technologies quickly
    • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
    • Ability to communicate clearly with operators and engineers
    • Comfortable working on the shop floor
    • Team oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

    About Company

    Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.

    We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.

    Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:

    • Business, management, and technical fields
    • Information technology consulting and software solutions.
    • Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
    • Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies

    Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:

    • Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
    • Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
    • Data processing and data migration
    • Application re-engineering and platform migration
    • Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.

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