Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 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. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, were looking to add a MES Analyst located in Buffalo Grove, IL. Reporting to the Systems Architecture Manager, the MES Analyst will provideoperational supportfor Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and related integrations. This role is responsible forincident resolution, troubleshooting, and change managementfollowingITIL best practices. The ideal candidate will have strongSQL skills, hands-on experience supportingMES platforms, and the ability to work in regulated environments. What a typical day looks like: ProvideLevel 2 and level3 supportfor MES applications and integrations. Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, escalating to vendors or internal teams when necessary. PerformSQL queriesto analyze data, troubleshoot issues, and validate fixes. Support reporting and data integrity checks. FollowIncident, Problem, and Change Managementprocesses. Document root cause analysis and maintain accurate ticket records. Perform routine health checks and ensure system availability. Apply patches, updates, and configuration changes under controlled processes. Ensure all activities comply withGxP, FDA, and internal quality standards. Maintain SOPs, work instructions, and system documentation. The experience were looking to add to our team: Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 4+ years inapplication supportorIT operations, withmandatory MES support experience. StrongSQL skillsfor troubleshooting and data analysis. Familiarity withWindows Server environmentsandnetwork basics. Understanding ofintegration concepts(Rest APIs, Message Brokers). Experience withITIL framework(Incident, Problem, Change Management) SS26 AA01 EA42 CA47 What you'll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement Application Deadline: Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume. Job Posting Start Date 08-17-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-21-2026 The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity. $71,100.00 USD - $97,800.00 USD Annual Job Category IT Is Sponsorship Available? No 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). Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve peoples lives. Together, lets create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.
