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Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization. About the Role   Gotion is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES & Data) to join our Digitalization Team in Manteno, Illinois.   This role will focus on implementing, deploying, and supporting digital manufacturing solutions within our battery manufacturing operations. The engineer will work closely with software developers, manufacturing engineers, controls engineers, and production teams to deploy MES systems, production data platforms, and factory digitalization initiatives.   The ideal candidate has experience with MES systems, manufacturing data, PLC integration, and production operations, and enjoys working directly on the factory floor to drive smart manufacturing initiatives.     Key Responsibilities   Deploy and support MES systems, manufacturing applications, and digital platforms in production environments.   Collaborate with software development teams to implement and validate manufacturing solutions.   Support integration between production equipment, PLCs, MES systems, databases, and enterprise applications.   Configure and troubleshoot manufacturing data collection systems.   Develop and maintain operational dashboards, reports, and KPIs.   Analyze manufacturing data to identify process improvement opportunities.   Support system testing, commissioning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production rollout.   Train end users and provide ongoing support for deployed systems.   Work closely with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve operational efficiency through digitalization.     Required Qualifications   Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering , Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering,  Data  Science, or a related field.   2+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, MES, industrial automation, manufacturing operations, or related areas.   Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in a production environment.   Experience working with PLC systems such as   Siemens, Beckhoff, Mitsubishi, or similar platforms.   Experience working with manufacturing data and production reporting.   Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.   Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or MQTT.   Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.     Preferred Qualifications   Experience implementing or supporting MES systems in manufacturing environments.   Experience with battery, automotive, semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing industries.   Experience with manufacturing analytics, OEE, downtime analysis, yield analysis, SPC, or traceability systems.   Experience with