MES Application Deployment, Support Specialist

Lear Corporation

Implementing and supporting Lear’s Production System for manufacturers. Collaborating with engineering teams to enhance software and troubleshoot issues.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeSouthfield • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and support the Lear Production System (LPS) – Lear’s internally developed shop floor manufacturing software
Coordinate with plant and corporate engineering teams to understand the build process and utilize that understanding to configure and integrate LPS
Develop and manage project plans for implementation projects assigned to you
Support the pre-production testing and debugging of production lines
Identify necessary enhancements of the system and submit change requests to the LPS development team
Train the plant IT and engineering teams in the operation and configuration of the LPS applications
Provide troubleshooting support to plants on existing installations throughout the region as an expert of the system
Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of Plant and Corporate personnel
Build productive relationships with Lear colleagues, and provide knowledge, support, and expertise
Work with other technology experts to develop, implement, and optimize the operating environment to best achieve business results
Support Automation initiatives from an MES perspective
Travel when necessary, up to 50%, to support plant launches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
Motivated, self-starter that can actively listen, learn, and execute without much direction, but can also operate effectively as a team member
Positive attitude with the ability to stay professional and focused under pressure
Strong problem-solving skills with logical troubleshooting mindset
Strong understanding of the Windows PC/Server environment
Strong communication skills (verbal & written), with the ability to simplify and convey technical concepts to non-technical colleagues and management
Project Management experience
Experience in a manufacturing IT environment
Experience with MES (manufacturing execution systems)
Understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols
Knowledge of PLC & OPC functionality and capabilities
Experience with SQL server, SQL queries, triggers, and stored procedures
Experience configuring Windows server environments and thin client hardware
Knowledge of physical and logical networking concepts
Experience with virtual server environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices
Reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lear Production System (LPS)project managementmanufacturing execution systems (MES)SQL serverSQL queriestriggersstored proceduresWindows server configurationthin client hardwareTCP/IP communication protocols

Soft Skills

active listeningteam collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationprofessionalism under pressurelogical troubleshootingmotivationself-starterrelationship buildingknowledge sharing