Execution Systems Lead Engineer (Emerson DeltaV MES Syncade)
About the Role
As an Execution Systems Lead Engineer, you will make an impact by designing, implementing, and optimizing Emerson DeltaV MES Syncade solutions that enable compliant, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations within the Life Sciences industry. You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing Systems team and work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Automation, Validation, and IT stakeholders to enhance production execution, data integrity, and operational performance across global manufacturing environments.
In This Role, You Will:
- Design, configure, and optimize Emerson DeltaV MES Syncade solutions to support batch manufacturing, electronic batch records (EBRs), and manufacturing execution processes.
- Develop and maintain MES workflows, recipes, electronic work instructions, and process models that improve consistency, compliance, and right-first-time execution.
- Provide production support by troubleshooting system issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate operational, quality, and regulatory requirements into scalable MES solutions.
- Support system integrations between MES platforms, automation systems, control systems, manufacturing data platforms, and enterprise applications.
- Lead or support testing, validation, deployment, upgrade, and lifecycle management activities to ensure reliable and compliant system performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on manufacturing traceability, process efficiency, data integrity, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Mentor team members and contribute to best practices, delivery standards, and reusable assets that enhance project quality and execution.
Work Model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. Occasional travel may be required for client meetings, workshops, project activities, and business-critical needs.
What You Need to Have to Be Considered
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Extensive hands-on experience implementing and supporting Emerson DeltaV MES Syncade in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong experience configuring MES workflows, recipes, electronic batch records (EBRs), and electronic work instructions.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing execution systems, including material management, equipment management, work order execution, manufacturing process control, and batch execution.
- Experience translating business, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements into scalable MES solutions.
- Knowledge of MES integration patterns involving automation systems, control systems, manufacturing data platforms, and enterprise applications.
- Proven experience supporting production environments through incident management, root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and system optimization.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across globally distributed teams.
- Experience working within regulated environments governed by GMP, cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, CSV, electronic records and signatures, data integrity, and validation standards.
These Will Help You Stand Out
- Experience supporting global manufacturing operations across multiple production sites.
- Knowledge of manufacturing automation platforms and industrial control systems.
- Experience integrating MES solutions with ERP platforms and other enterprise applications.
- Familiarity with Pharma 4.0, Digital Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing, and IIoT initiatives.
- Experience leveraging manufacturing performance analytics to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Exposure to cloud-based manufacturing technologies and modern digital transformation programs.
- Prior experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or serving as a technical SME on MES initiatives.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
Salary and Other Compensation:
Applications will be accepted until September 15, 2026.
The annual salary for this position is between $88,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Über Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) i ist ein Technologiedienstleister und Entwickler von KI-Lösungen. Wir schlagen die Brücke zwischen KI-Investitionen und echtem unternehmerischem Mehrwert, indem wir ganzheitliche Full-Stack-KI-Lösungen für unsere Kunden entwickeln. Mit unserer fundierten Branchen-, Prozess- und Engineering-Expertise integrieren wir die spezifischen Anforderungen von Unternehmen passgenau in Technologiesysteme. So entfalten wir das menschliche Potenzial, erzielen greifbare Ergebnisse und sichern globalen Unternehmen in einer sich rasant wandelnden Welt den entscheidenden Vorsprung. Erfahren Sie mehr unter cognizant.ai oder @cognizant.
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