Senior Technical Lead Siemens Opcenter| Remote (US) with Occasional Travel to Fremont, CA

September 23, 2026

Senior Technical Lead MES (Siemens Opcenter) | Remote (US) with Occasional Travel to Fremont, CA

Remote (US-Based) with occasional travel to Fremont, CA

Employment Type

Full-Time / Contract

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Lead MES with deep expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), specifically Siemens Opcenter, to lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise manufacturing solutions. This role will provide technical leadership, mentor development teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive delivery excellence across MES initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Opcenter 2604 or 2410, development within the Designer Portal, and exposure to the Mendix low-code platform.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of MES solutions using Siemens Opcenter
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES developers and engineers
Drive best practices for coding standards, architecture, and application performance
Conduct code reviews and establish quality assurance processes
Support CI/CD implementation using tools such as Jenkins and GitLab
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical solutions
Evaluate technical alternatives, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
Participate in architecture reviews, feasibility assessments, and technical discussions
Monitor project delivery, status reporting, and issue escalation management
Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations

Required Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

Strong experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Hands-on experience with Siemens Opcenter 2604 or 2410
Experience developing solutions within the Opcenter Designer Portal
Strong understanding of MES architecture, workflows, and integrations
Experience conducting technical reviews and mentoring development teams
Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing, and deployment practices
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Mendix application development experience
Exposure to Rockwell FactoryTalk
Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or similar DevOps platforms
Manufacturing industry experience in discrete or process manufacturing environments
MES integrations with ERP, PLM, SCADA, or automation systems

Preferred Certifications

Certified Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Professional (CMESP)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Siemens Opcenter certifications (preferred)

Why Join Us?

Work remotely while supporting cutting-edge manufacturing transformation initiatives
Lead enterprise-scale MES implementations
Collaborate with industry experts and manufacturing leaders
Opportunity to influence digital manufacturing strategy and execution

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $50 /hour

Pay Range Maximum: $ 75/hour

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.

A candidate s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

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