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As a member of the Lear Finished Goods (LFG) team in the IT Shop Floor organization, you will be responsible for implementing and supporting the LFG suite of applications at several manufacturing plants in the North America region. LFG is a proprietary, Lear-developed global MES comprised of several interconnected applications that are integrated with many devices and machines on the plant floor for storage and retrieval to fulfill customer shipping requirements. You will also focus on innovation and improvements to the LFG system and deployment processes as we look forward to the next generation of the system to fit with the evolving needs of the business.

• Implement and support the Lear Finished Goods (LFG) system - Lear's internally developed shop floor shipping software
• Coordinate with plant and corporate engineering teams to understand the shipping process and utilize that understanding to configure and integrate LFG
• Develop and manage project plans for implementation projects assigned to you
• Support the pre-shipment testing and debugging of the shipping systems
• Identify necessary enhancements of the system and submit change requests to the LFG development team
• Train the plant IT and engineering teams in the operation and configuration of the LFG 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

• 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

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We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.