MES Engineer

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Join our innovative team within the Manufacturing Asset Management (MAM) organization in Ghent as the MES Engineer for the OpsTrakker Cryopreservation Platform.

In this role you will support the digital management of cryopreservation operations in Beerse ensuring system reliability performance and continuous improvement for both Operations and Quality Assurance.

This is a unique opportunity to deepen your expertise at the intersection of cell therapy manufacturing operations and digital system ownershipwhile contributing directly to the timely and reliable delivery of lifechanging treatments to patients worldwide.

As MES Engineer for OpsTrakker Cryopreservation your main responsibilities include:

1. Platform Ownership & Governance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all technical and functional matters related to the OpsTrakker Cryopreservation platform.

• Own the endtoend lifecycle management of the solution ensuring compliance robustness and alignment with business needs.

• Maintain and evolve governance processes to ensure clear communication and structured decisionmaking with stakeholders (Operations QA MSAT IT etc.).

2. System Support & Issue Management

• Support troubleshooting activities acting as the escalation point for complex system issues.

• Provide guidance to create a sustainable futureproof support model including documentation training and knowledge management.

• Ensure timely resolution of deviations and technical events affecting system performance or operational continuity in cooperation with involved departments.

3. Continuous Improvement & Release Management

• Manage the backlog of enhancements and system changes ensuring proper business prioritization.

• Keep an oversight of the design testing and release of changes coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance.

• Define track and manage the scope timeline and deliverables for system releases ensuring alignment with operational and quality requirements.

4. Stakeholder Engagement & CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Operational and Quality teams in Beerse to understand and translate user needs into system improvements.

• Partner with IT vendors and internal digital teams to ensure the platform remains reliable secure and scalable.

• Foster a culture of collaboration transparency and proactive problem-solving across teams.

5. Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to the broader digital strategy of MAM and CART EMEA by identifying opportunities to further digitalize and optimize cryopreservation workflows.

• Serve as a key ambassador for digital system excellence within the CART network.

• Travel to the Beerse site when needed.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Experience in cell therapy biologics or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of GxP systems or validated environments.
• Experience with cryopreservation processes or digital operations in biotech/pharma.

At Johnson & Johnson we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear fair and respectful of your time.

Heres what you can expect:

• Application review: Well carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Getting to know you: If theres a good match youll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.
• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.
• Final steps: For successful candidates you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

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