MES FLS Automation Engineer

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 FLS Automation Engineer

SimoTech
is seeking an Automation Engineer to join our Front -Line Support (FLS) team,
providing on -site operational support at a large -scale greenfield
biopharmaceutical facility in Limerick. The successful candidate will focus on troubleshooting and supporting day -to -day operations while upholding compliance with industry standards and site procedures.

In
this role you will be a key member of the 24/7 Automation FLS Team tasked with providing
real -time MES support and performing preventative and corrective tasks across
recipes, batch execution, master data and system interfaces in accordance with
GAMP and cGMP standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’
experience working with Syncade MES in the life sciences sector, with strong
hands -on troubleshooting and batch process support experience.

Key
Responsibilities

• Provide real -time technical
  support for Syncade MES, including MES–DeltaV interactions and
  production -related issues.
  
• Troubleshoot and resolve
  batch execution failures, workflow errors, and system integration faults to
  minimise downtime.
  
• Maintain MES master data,
  such as materials, equipment classes, statuses, and specifications.
  
• Ensure seamless operation
  of MES with DeltaV, SAP, weighing scales, printers, and other peripheral
  devices.
  
• Monitor and maintain system
  connectivity, including OPC and other integration protocols, ensuring accurate
  and timely data exchange between MES and automation systems.
  
• Maintain equipment
  workflows, status diagrams, and event -state matrices to support efficient
  operations and compliance.
  
• Support equipment tracking
  (ET) workflows, ensuring real -time equipment status updates and cleaning
  verification.
  
• Maintain audit -ready
  documentation, including configuration history, change controls, and validation
  records.
  
• Prepare technical reports
  and root cause analyses, providing recommendations for continuous improvement
  and system reliability.
  

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelors
  degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences or equivalent.
  
• A
  minimum of 5 years’ experience working with Syncade MES within the
  pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
  
• Previous
  on -site experience supporting MES recipe troubleshooting, master data,
  equipment workflows or batch execution in GMP manufacturing is essential.
  
• Excellent
  diagnostics skills with the ability to think laterally.
  
• Ability
  to resolve complex automation issues in high -pressure, fast -paced manufacturing
  environments.
  
• Strong
  knowledge of S -88 Batch Standard is essential with onsite exposure to batch
  process preferred.
  
• Knowledge
  and familiarity with regulated industry standards, including exposure to cGMP,
  GAMP and 21 CFR Part 11.
  
• Excellent
  communication skills and interpersonal skills with strong spoken and written
  English.
  
• Willing
  to work 24/7/365 shift (alternating days and nights) and in an on -site team
  environment.
  
• Willing
  to upskill across various technologies - DeltaV, PI, Siemens PLC’s, Desigo BMS
  

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Benefits

• 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.