MES Analyst

Job Posting Start Date 02-16-2026 Job Posting End Date<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Summary</h2><p><span>To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a </span><b><span>MES Analyst </span></b><span>located in </span><b><span>Buffalo Grove, IL.</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>Reporting to the </span><b><span>Systems Architecture Manager,</span></b> <span>the </span><b><span>MES Analyst </span></b><span>will to provide</span> <span>operational support</span> <span>for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and related integrations. This role is responsible for</span> <span>incident resolution, troubleshooting, and change management</span> <span>following</span> <span>ITIL best practices. The ideal candidate will have strong</span> <span>SQL skills, hands-on experience supporting</span> <span>MES platforms, and the ability to work in regulated environments.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span>What a typical day looks like:</span></b></p><ul><li>Provide Level 2 and level3 support for MES applications and integrations.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, escalating to vendors or internal teams when necessary.</li><li>Perform SQL queries to analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and validate fixes.</li><li>Support reporting and data integrity checks.</li><li>Follow Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes.</li><li>Document root cause analysis and maintain accurate ticket records.</li><li>Perform routine health checks and ensure system availability.</li><li>Apply patches, updates, and configuration changes under controlled processes.</li><li>Ensure all activities comply with GxP, FDA, and internal quality standards.</li><li>Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and system documentation.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The experience we’re looking to add to our team:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.</li><li>3&#43; years in application support or IT operations, with mandatory MES support experience.</li><li>Strong SQL skills for troubleshooting and data analysis.</li><li>Familiarity with Windows Server environments and network basics.</li><li>Understanding of integration concepts (Rest APIs, Message Brokers).</li><li>Experience with ITIL framework (Incident, Problem, Change Management)</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>#LI-EA1</p><p>EA42</p><p>SS26</p><p>AA01</p><p>CH12</p><p>MS14</p><p>CC11</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>What you&#39;ll receive for the great work you provide:</b></p><ul><li>Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Short-term and Long-term Disability</li><li>Matching 401(k) Contributions</li><li>Vacation and Paid Sick Time</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)<h3></h3><h3></h3>$87,300.00 USD - $120,100.00 USD Annual<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><h2>Job Category</h2>IT<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Is Sponsorship Available?</p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).