Senior MES Engineer - 5+yrs Experience
Job Description
PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions with offices in Ireland, the US and Puerto Rico, and serving the Life Sciences, F&B and Utilities industries, is looking for a regular employment-based Senior MES Engineer for its customer site in Munster and Leinster area Ireland.
Job Description:
* Work with the business in gathering and understanding their requirements and translate them into an appropriate solution within the MES system.
* Work as part of a team in designing and developing electronic batch records / work instructions within the MES solution.
* Work as part of a team and partner with the business to design, develop and deliver changes to existing / live Recipes.
* Work as part of a team to support, troubleshoot and resolve issues within the MES system.
* Participate in design reviews to ensure traceability of requirements.
* Provide support in trouble shooting and resolving any issues with live Recipes within the MES solution.
* Work with system vendor to support the root cause and resolution of system issues
* Using an object orientated approach to develop objects that can be shared and used across multiple batch records within the MES solution.
* Coordinate & participate in solution testing and ensure good testing practices are followed.
* Possesses general awareness and knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements.
Partner with IT peers across manufacturing and solution services to identify solutions to meet business partners' needs.
Required Skills:
* Knowledge of the Emerson Syncade MES Application is preferrable
* Experience in Object Orientated programming languages and demonstrated experience in Visual Basic scripting
* Knowledge of XML, XSL, XML and SQL and Web Services preferrable
* Demonstrated experience in implementing technical / MES solutions in a GMP environment.
* Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and supporting an MES system or similar system.
* Experience in working in a development team, but also the ability to take a lead in resolving issues or developing solutions where needed.
* Experience with direct customer interactions for requirements gathering and translating into a programming solution.
* Good working knowledge of interfacing ERP systems with MES (preferably SAP)
* Good working knowledge of interfacing DCS systems with MES (preferably DeltaV)
* Good working knowledge of interfacing with 3rd party databases such as Historians, Lab Information systems etc
* Knowledge of GMP'S, regulatory requirements, computer system validation.
* Very good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL:
* Third Level Qualification in Automation, IT Systems, Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering or Equivalent.
* Minimum 5+ Years' Experience in Syncade MES
* Significant experience of working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (API and OSD).
* Please no agencies
DESIRABLE:
* Certified Syncade would be desirable.