Senior MES Engineer, 5+yrs (Syncade) Job Description PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions with offices in Ireland, the US and Puerto Rico, and serving the Life Sciences, F&B and Utilities industries, is looking for a regular employment-based Senior MES Engineer for its customer site in Munster and Leinster area Ireland. Job Description: + Work with the business in gathering and understanding their requirements and translate them into an appropriate solution within the MES system . + Work as part of a team in designing and developing electronic batch records / work instructions within the MES solution. + Work as part of a team and partner with the business to design, develop and deliver changes to existing / live Recipes. + Work as part of a team to support, troubleshoot and resolve issues within the MES system. + Participate in design reviews to ensure traceability of requirements. + Provide support in trouble shooting and resolving any issues with live Recipes within the MES solution. + Work with system vendor to support the root cause and resolution of system issues + Using an object orientated approach to develop objects that can be shared and used across multiple batch records within the MES solution. + Coordinate & participate in solution testing and ensure good testing practices are followed. + Possesses general awareness and knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements. Partner with IT peers across manufacturing and solution services to identify solutions to meet business partners’ needs. Required Skills: + Knowledge of the Emerson Syncade MES Application is preferrable + Experience in Object Orientated programming languages and demonstrated experience in Visual Basic scripting + Knowledge of XML, XSL, XML and SQL and Web Services preferrable + Demonstrated experience in implementing technical / MES solutions in a GMP environment. + Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and supporting an MES system or similar system. + Experience in working in a development team, but also the ability to take a lead in resolving issues or developing solutions where needed. + Experience with direct customer interactions for requirements gathering and translating into a programming solution. + Good working knowledge of interfacing ERP systems with MES (preferably SAP) + Good working knowledge of interfacing DCS systems with MES (preferably DeltaV) + Good working knowledge of interfacing with 3rd party databases such as Historians, Lab Information systems etc + Knowledge of GMP’S, regulatory requirements, computer system validation. + Very good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL:         + Third Level Qualification in Automation, IT Systems, Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering or Equivalent. + Minimum 5+ Years’ Experience in Syncade MES + Significant experience of working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment (API and OSD). + Please no agencies DESIRABLE:                       + Certified Syncade would be desirable. Powered by JazzHR