MES Engineer

Roles & Responsibilities

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced MES Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a crucial role in the administration, configuration, and maintenance of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), supporting critical operations within the pharmaceutical/manufacturing industry. This role requires a strong understanding of MES systems, experience in configuration and administration, and a passion for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the MES system, ensuring its availability, performance, and security.
• Configure and customize the MES system to meet the specific needs of our manufacturing processes.
• Integrate the MES system with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, PLM, LIMS) using appropriate integration methods.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to provide insights into manufacturing performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve MES system issues, working closely with IT and manufacturing teams.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users on the MES system.
• Collaborate with business analysts and manufacturing personnel to gather requirements and translate them into MES configurations.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to the MES system, including user manuals, training materials, and system configurations.
• Participate in system upgrades, patches, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements within the pharmaceutical/manufacturing industry (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the MES system and related processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest MES technologies and best practices.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in MES system administration and configuration.
• Proven experience with specific MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, Apriso).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment within the pharmaceutical/manufacturing industry.
• Experience with data integration methods and tools.
• Proficiency in SQL and database management.
• Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of GxP guidelines and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific MES modules (e.g., production management, quality management, material management).
• Knowledge of automation and control systems.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for MES customization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for MES deployment.
• Experience with validation and qualification processes in a regulated environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced MES Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a crucial role in the administration, configuration, and maintenance of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES), supporting critical operations within the pharmaceutical/manufacturing industry. This role requires a strong understanding of MES systems, experience in configuration and administration, and a passion for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the MES system, ensuring its availability, performance, and security.
• Configure and customize the MES system to meet the specific needs of our manufacturing processes.
• Integrate the MES system with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, PLM, LIMS) using appropriate integration methods.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and visualizations to provide insights into manufacturing performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve MES system issues, working closely with IT and manufacturing teams.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users on the MES system.
• Collaborate with business analysts and manufacturing personnel to gather requirements and translate them into MES configurations.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to the MES system, including user manuals, training materials, and system configurations.
• Participate in system upgrades, patches, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements within the pharmaceutical/manufacturing industry (e.g., GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the MES system and related processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest MES technologies and best practices.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in MES system administration and configuration.
• Proven experience with specific MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk, Apriso).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment within the pharmaceutical/manufacturing industry.
• Experience with data integration methods and tools.
• Proficiency in SQL and database management.
• Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of GxP guidelines and 21 CFR Part 11 regulations is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific MES modules (e.g., production management, quality management, material management).
• Knowledge of automation and control systems.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for MES customization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for MES deployment.
• Experience with validation and qualification processes in a regulated environment.