MES Engineer 1683

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 patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, career
progression, educational support and much more.  

MES Engineer 1683

We have a new opportunity for an 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 client’s 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 client’s 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.