Senior MES Engineer (Siemens Opcenter)
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Job Summary
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Job Description
Takeda Lessines is looking for aSenior MES Engineerto lead and support ourManufacturing Execution System (MES)landscape based onSiemens Opcenter. You will ensure robust shopfloor execution and electronic batch records drive continuous improvement and deliver MESprojects and enhancementsend-to-endworking in close partnership withManufacturing stakeholdersQuality and theAutomation team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Support & Operations
- Provide expert-level support for Siemens Opcenter: incident management root cause analysis problem management and prevention of recurring issues.
- Act as the primary MES point of contact forManufacturing stakeholders: understand business needs challenge and refine requirements and translate them into scalable MES solutions.
- Drive strong collaboration with theAutomation team: coordinate troubleshooting across MESSCADA/PLC or DCS layers align on equipment connectivity and changes and ensure seamless shopfloor execution.
- Ensure GMP compliance and support audits/inspections: data integrity audit trails electronic records/signatures as applicable.
- Maintain and improve documentation (SOPs configuration specs work instructions) and coach junior engineers and key users.
- Participate to a On Call support level 2
Projects & Delivery
- Lead MESprojects and enhancementsfrom initiation to Go Live: scoping planning stakeholder alignment execution and lessons learned.
- Facilitate workshops and requirements gathering; produce functional specifications and configuration/design documentation.
- Manage end-to-end testing strategy and execution (risk-based) includingCSV deliverables(traceability test scripts/protocols evidence deviations).
- Coordinate technical delivery with Automation IT Quality system integrators.
- Support integrations and data flows between MES and connected systems (e.g. ERP historians LIMS SCADA/PLC DCS layers) including troubleshooting and lifecycle management.
- Identify opportunities to standardize simplify and increase reliability/performance of MES solutions
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCES
- Bachelors or Masters degree (or equivalent) in Engineering Automation Computer Science or related field.
- Typically5 yearsof experience in MES within a manufacturing environment (GMP-regulated experience strongly preferred).
- Strong hands-on experience withSiemens Opcenter(configuration troubleshooting deployment/support).
- Solid understanding of CSV in regulated environments (risk-based validation traceability test execution controlled documentation).
- Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and delivering changes/projects in production environments.
- Experience with Siemens Opcenter solutions integrated with PCS7 and Simatic Batch is a strong asset
- Experience with OSI PI is a strong asset
Nice to have
- Experience with SQL and/or reporting/analytics.
- Knowledge of ISA-95 electronic batch records recipe/workflow design and data integrity (ALCOA).
- Vendor management / system integrator coordination experience.
- Familiarity with broader shopfloor/OT stack (SCADA historians PLC concepts DCS concepts).
Core Competencies / Skills / Leadership Behaviors
- Proactive motivated and continuously learning staying curious about shopfloor processes and digital manufacturing.
- Team playerwith strong collaboration habits.
- Excellent communication: able to translate complex technical topics into clear messages for diverse audiences; confident in driving alignment.
- Positive solution-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work in a structured regulated environment with strong attention to documentation change control and detail.
- Professional working proficiency in English; French is highly valued for day-to-day collaboration in Lessines.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work on multiple projects simultaneously
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Key Skills
- APIs
- C/C++
- Computer Graphics
- Go
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Library Services
- Assembly
- GraphQL
- High Voltage
About Company
Takeda is a patient-focused, R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter Future.
