MES Engineer 1615

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 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 clients 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 clients 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.
  

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.
  

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.