Role: Principal – MES Solution Architect (Siemens Opcenter)
Practice: Strategic Design & Consulting (SDC)
Location : London, UK
Infosys is a global leader in digital services and engineering solutions, supporting clients across the United States and globally in executing large-scale technology and product transformations. Within Infosys Engineering Services, Strategic Design & Consulting (SDC) delivers complex, enterprise-scale Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions that span operations, engineering, and IT.
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Role Overview
Enterprise MES Solution Architecture — Design, Integration, and Manufacturing Enablement
As a Principal – MES Solution Architect, you will serve as the technical and architectural authority for large, complex MES initiatives, with a strong focus on Siemens Opcenter (Execution / Discrete / Process / APS) platforms.
You are accountable for defining end-to-end MES solution architecture, ensuring alignment across manufacturing processes, shopfloor systems, system integrations, data flows, and operational KPIs.
Success in this position is defined by your ability to translate manufacturing and operational needs into scalable MES architectures, guide delivery teams, and ensure solutions are robust, interoperable, and aligned with enterprise standards.
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Key Responsibilities-
Solution Architecture & Design
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Define end-to-end MES solution architecture for enterprise deployments, with Siemens Opcenter as the primary platform
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Translate manufacturing process requirements (production, quality, traceability, scheduling) into logical and physical designs
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Own architecture artifacts including shopfloor system landscapes, ISA-95-aligned workflows, integration patterns, and deployment views
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Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity, and non-functional requirements
Provide architectural governance across the MES lifecycle (design deployment- stabilization)
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Technical Leadership & Delivery Support-
Act as the technical authority for MES architecture decisions across design and implementation phases
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Guide and mentor solution designers, technical leads, and plant-level implementation teams
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Support configuration and customization of Opcenter modules (Execution, Quality, APS, Intelligence)
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Troubleshoot complex integration, performance, and deployment challenges in manufacturing environments
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Integration & Data Architecture-
Design and govern integrations between Opcenter and enterprise / shopfloor systems, including:
- ERP (SAP, Oracle)
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PLM (Teamcenter or others)
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SCADA / PLC / IoT platforms
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Data platforms and analytics systems
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Define manufacturing data models, genealogy/traceability structures, and real-time data flows
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Ensure data integrity, performance, and end-to-end visibility from shopfloor to enterprise (Level 3 to Level 4)
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Drive alignment with ISA-95 / ISA-88 standards
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Manufacturing Process Alignment-
Collaborate with operations, plant leadership, and engineering teams to align MES with:
- Production workflows
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Quality processes
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Work-in-progress (WIP) tracking
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Scheduling and capacity planning
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Lead design of digital thread between manufacturing, quality, and supply chain
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Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration-
Engage business, manufacturing, and IT stakeholders to validate solution design
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Work closely with Siemens Opcenter product teams to align with platform capabilities and roadmap
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Support sales and pursuit teams with MES solution architecture, estimates, and proposals
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Required Qualifications-
15+ years of experience in MES solution architecture and implementation, with strong expertise in Siemens Opcenter
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Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale MES programs across multi-site manufacturing environments
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Strong understanding of shopfloor operations, manufacturing execution, and production systems
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Hands-on experience with Opcenter modules (Execution / APS / Quality / Intelligence)
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Experience integrating MES with ERP, PLM, SCADA, IoT, and data platforms
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Strong knowledge of ISA-95, ISA-88, and manufacturing data models
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Excellent communication skills to engage both plant-level and executive stakeholders
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Preferred Qualifications-
Siemens Opcenter certifications preferred
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Experience in industries such as:
- Industrial Manufacturing
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Automotive
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Aerospace & Defense
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Life Sciences / Process Manufacturing
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Experience with digital manufacturing transformation programs
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Prior roles such as MES Solution Architect, Smart Manufacturing Architect, or Industry 4.0 Architect
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Experience supporting clients in complex, regulated, or multi-site manufacturing environments
About Infosys
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in 56+ countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over three decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through the many next of their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.
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