Role Summary
The MES Platform Engineer role combines hands-on technical responsibility with end-to-end delivery ownership, spanning system validation, platform configuration, and the introduction of new MES capabilities such as environment builds and Electronic Batch Records. The successful candidate will work as part of a cross-functional team while retaining autonomy to manage and progress their own activities independently.
The position will work within a collaborative team and will be required to have excellent communication/interpersonal skills with the ability to work on their own initiative.
Experience of working in a pharmaceutical API manufacturing operation or a regulated environment is desirable.
Role will involve:
Configure and build out MES Platform environments (Dev/Test/Production) in line with project and validation lifecycle requirement.
Provide technical input into MES Platform architecture and configuration decisions during project implementation
Manage the Computer System Validation (CSV) aspect of MES Platform projects from requirements definition to business release
Liaise with service providers and both local and global IT & Quality teams to ensure correct software installation and configuration
Own server installation and system-related activities, e.g. security configuration, admin settings, access permissions
Support integration design and testing between the MES Platform and adjacent systems (e.g. DeltaV, ERP, LIMS)
Generate computer system validation documentation in accordance with site procedures and GMP guidelines
Review and execute test scripts, analyze test results, and determine acceptability of results against pre-determined criteria
Work with the business to identify and implement procedural controls to mitigate issues found during testing
Initiate and implement Change Control activities in accordance with Quality Standards and Practices and Data Integrity standards.
Determine solutions or recommendations for changes and/or improvements
Prioritize validation and platform build activities in line with the project schedule
Collaborating with Global IT and Quality teams
Follow all relevant Environmental, Health and Safety procedures and assist in incident investigations as required.
Key Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years’ experience implementing IT solutions, systems integration, support & validating IT applications and interfaces within a regulated environment.
Hands on experience of MES solutions (preferably Emerson Syncade) including system configuration.
Experience of writing validation plans, requirements gathering, design documentation, system configuration, system testing and troubleshooting
Knowledge of 21CFR Part 11 requirements, ER/ES, and data integrity guidelines beneficial
Experience of electronic testing tools such as ALM and Kneat
Experience of server and workstation platforms and working in a Win 11 environment
Experience in EBR recipe testing and MES deployment
Strong oral and written communication skills are required, with proven ability to communicate and build relationships cross-functionally.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and excellent organizational and time management skills Capable of relating well to other people with whom s/he comes in contact
Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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