Eschbach North America Hiring for Software Implementation Lead in Digital Manufacturing | Remote EST USA at Remote Full Time

WE ARE LOOKING FOR

an experienced Software Implementation Lead to join our team in the field of Digital Manufacturing.

The candidate will be responsible for the successful implementation of Enterprise Manufacturing software solutions focused on shift collaboration and plant performance measurement, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). This role primarily caters to Process Manufacturing Plants in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, serving Fortune 500 companies in these sectors.

YOUR TASKS

• Lead the implementation of the Shiftconnector software platform with a strong emphasis on the industrial performance module
• Lead a digitization team of 1 to 2 engineers in the United States, ensuring successful project execution
• Collaborate closely with other US and German team leaders, fostering strong collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Develop the requirements with the customer and manage scope, budgets, and timeline for enterprise-wide software rollouts, ensuring successful delivery
• Act as the single point of contact for the customer’s project and program manager, maintaining a high level of client satisfaction
• Demonstrate strong project management skills, including planning, risk management, and stakeholder management

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in managing software implementation projects, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Excellent social and communication skills to effectively lead digitalization projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Manufacturing experience, preferably in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, with a strong understanding of plant operations and processes
• Ability to lead and manage a small team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment
• Proficiency in managing project requirements, budgets, and timelines, ensuring successful enterprise-wide rollouts
• Familiarity with data flows and integration concepts, including experience with interfaces to IT and OT systems like ERP and Process Historian
• Knowledge of SaaS infrastructure and on-premise server concepts to facilitate smooth software deployments
• Bonus skill: Understanding of Production KPIs such as OEE, TEEP, and others, enabling effective performance measurement

OUR OFFER

• Competitive salary package
• A full-time job with a comprehensive benefits plan
• A secure job in a professional environment with friendly and open-minded colleagues
• Healthy and good work life balance with flexible working hours
• A high degree of personal responsibility and opportunities for further development and training
• Opportunity to work with leading organizations in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, contributing to the digital transformation of manufacturing operations

CONTACT PERSON
You still have questions? Then get in touch with our contact person Angelika Fuchs!

ABOUT US

We, eschbach GmbH with headquaters in Bad Säckingen & eschbach North America Inc. with offices in Boston, USA, help our customers digitally transform their operations by providing them with our Plant Process Management solutions. Our people-centered enterprise platform, Shiftconnector®, is the only software specifically designed for the process industry. For nearly 20 years, we have worked with global leaders in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry to continuously develop more advanced features that are designed for customers who need to optimize operations, ensure safety and increase performance. Since the release of Shiftconnector in 2005, we have been working to lead the industry forward by rethinking how people in process industries communicate, collaborate, manage workflows and drive improvement.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Experience level:

• 3 years

Application Question(s):

• Are you located in the EST Time Zone at the moment?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• experience in managing software implementation projects (Required)
• manufacturing / chemical and pharmaceutical industry (Preferred)
• Project leadership (Required)
• IT and OT System (e.g. ERP, Process Historians) (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote