**Why SimoTech
What is it like to work at SimoTech? With a strong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence, we play a critical partnering role to our clients' life-changing supply of products to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, career progression, educational support and much more.
**MES Engineer 1615
We have a new opportunity for an experienced MES Engineer to join the SimoTech Team, supporting an Instrument Connectivity project for a leading global pharmaceutical organisation in Cork, Ireland.
In this hybrid role, you will play a key part of our client's broader award-winning digital transformation initiatives. Specifically focusing on integrating the Emerson Syncade MES with laboratory instruments to enable seamless data exchange, supporting real-time process control and regulatory compliance in their large molecule manufacturing operations.
**Key Responsibilities
* Design, configure, and implement interfaces between Syncade MES and laboratory instruments as part of our client's Instrument Connectivity project.
* Perform hands-on configuration and testing of instrument interfaces, including protocol validation and data mapping.
* Develop and update MES recipes to support new instrument integration and process changes.
* Manage change control documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and site procedures through validation of MES/instrument interfaces.
* Troubleshoot and resolve MES and instrument interface issues, providing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions, optimising system performance for large molecule production workflows.
* Support validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ related to MES and instrument connectivity.
* Collaborate with stakeholders, end-users, and external third parties to ensure robust integration of the MES (Syncade) with the Lab instruments and LIMS.
Requirements
**Key Requirements
* Bachelors degree in engineering or related field with 5+ years' experience in Syncade MES within the life sciences industry.
* A strong understanding of manufacturing processes and practices within a GMP environment.
* Hands on experience integrating MES systems with laboratory instruments or L2 systems such as DCS, SCADA, or PLCs.
* Familiarity with MQTT, HiveMQ, or similar protocols for real-time data integration.
* Broad technical experience in the delivery of MES systems/projects including design, configuration, and testing.
* Proven analytical and problem-solving ability to identity the root-cause and resolve technical issues related to MES systems, configurations, or integrations.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build solid working relationships that enable cross-functional cooperation and enhance stakeholder engagement.
* Experience with LIMS (e.g., LabVantage) or LES integration is a plus.
Benefits
**What SimoTech Can Offer
* Role provides a high degree of autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.
* Develop new skills and enhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in a multi-disciplined environment.
* Opportunity to work with large corporate clients on exciting capital projects.****