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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.

MES Engineer 1683

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