Sr. MES Engineer

SUMMARY:

This role requires technical expertise in software design and configuration of MES solutions with integration to level two and four systems. The Senior MES Engineer will lead a team, interact with customers, identify requirements, evaluate platforms, and implement MES solutions. This leadership position demands strong problem-solving skills, effective people management, business efficiency, and partnership-building. Success is shown by securing repeat work from both new and existing customers.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in software design and configuration of MES solutions with integration capabilities to level two and four systems.
• The Senior MES Engineer will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of company engineers in identifying requirements, evaluating MES platforms, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying MES solutions.
• This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships.
• The Senior MES Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.
• This role involves creating project plans, budgets, schedules, task prioritization, time tracking, financial reporting, problem-solving, conflict management, team leadership, and attending status meetings. It includes managing daily operations of projects up to $1M and ensuring project profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or the Applied Sciences required.
• Minimum 10 years experience in the following areas below:
• MES solution deployment experience with but not limited to Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, or POMS.
• Proven experience with all phases of MES projects including conceptual, basis of design, implementation, testing, start-up, and commissioning in the Life Science industry.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.
• Experience with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, etc.
• Strong knowledge of historian technology and reporting systems.
• Support software and configuration required for external systems interfaces such as DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI, and Maximo.
• Ability to design and implement integrated EBR recipes using GAMP5, S88, and S95 standards.
• Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
• Ability to travel up to 25%