MES Manufacturing Engineer

Amaris Consulting; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career growth path

Tech Academy access

Annual training budget

Remote work options

Private health insurance

Kindergarten support

WeCare program

Transit and restaurant tickets

Descripción de la vacante

Amaris Consulting is seeking a MES Application Support Engineer (Pharma) to join an international team in Barcelona, helping ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations of MES applications in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

You will provide technical support, manage incidents, coordinate testing and documentation, and drive improvements while maintaining GxP compliance and the readiness for audits.

Formación

• Experience with MES, pharma experience preferred; Körber PAS‑X is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Familiarity with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Understanding of GxP standards and compliant environments.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies, including Citrix, is advantageous.
• Understanding OT environments and their role in pharma manufacturing.
• Strong team player with an international mindset and fluent English.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical and process support to ensure smooth daily operations of MES applications.
• Execute service requests from IT, business users, and stakeholders.
• Drive continual improvement in MES technical activities and support processes.
• Test, document, implement, and communicate MES change requests.
• Ensure GxP compliance across operations and access processes.
• Provide business hours coverage and support planned out‑of‑hours/weekend activities.
• Coordinate testing activities and maintain test evidence.
• Manage daily operations of MES Applications and Platforms.
• Coordinate application and infrastructure changes with IT stakeholders and SMEs.
• Maintain configuration items and perform periodic reviews.
• Review user access, license consumption, and security controls.
• Ensure disaster recovery readiness and perform backups/restores.
• Patch and upgrade MES‑related systems; coordinate new demands with IT.

Conocimientos

MES experience

Team player

OT environment understanding

GxP compliance knowledge

IT infrastructure knowledge

English fluent

Herramientas

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Windows

Linux

Citrix

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Descripción del empleo

Amaris Consulting is seeking a MES Application Support Engineer (Pharma) to join an international team in a global group with €800M turnover and 1,000+ clients worldwide. The role involves planning project kickoffs and following up on projects while ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations of MES applications in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Required Qualifications

• Solid experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), ideally in pharma; experience with Körber PAS‑X is a strong plus
• Good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Good knowledge of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Understanding of GxP standards and compliance in a regulated environment
• Good knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies, ideally including Citrix
• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments and their role in pharmaceutical manufacturing (data acquisition and control systems)
• Strong team player, solution‑oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable in an international & intercultural environment
• English: Advanced / Fluent

Desired Qualifications / Nice to Have

• Location: Based in Barcelona (or willing to relocate)
• 3–5 years of professional experience in production processes with a focus on IT systems or engineering
• Knowledge or first experience with MES platforms (especially Körber PAS‑X 3.2 or newer)
• Knowledge of Docker and/or RedHat OpenShift / Kubernetes
• Hands‑on experience with Docker‑based deployments
• Experience with Oracle database administration or integration in manufacturing IT systems
• Experience working with Citrix environments

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and process support to ensure smooth daily operations of the MES Application
• Execute service requests from IT functions, business users, and key stakeholders
• Drive continual improvement in MES technical activities and support processes
• Test, document, implement, and communicate change requests related to MES Applications and their environments
• Execute continual improvement activities to enhance support quality and efficiency
• Provide business hours coverage and support planned out‑of‑hours/weekend activities
• Maintain and update application documentation
• Coordinate testing activities and maintain test evidence
• Ensure GxP compliance across operations and access processes
• Coordinate application and infrastructure changes with relevant IT stakeholders and SMEs
• Manage daily operations of MES Applications and Platforms
• Analyze system performance, capacity, and scalability, and propose improvements
• Perform security and access‑related reviews (CIA: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Maintain configuration items and perform periodic reviews
• Review user access, license consumption, and security controls
• Ensure proper technical operations, including Disaster Recovery tests
• Backup reviews and restore checks
• Patching and upgrading MES‑related systems
• Coordinate new demands with IT stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Manage change requests end‑to‑end: testing, documentation, and communication
• Provide complete support during audits, including on‑site presence when formally requested
• Ensure GxP standards and training prerequisites are always fulfilled

Benefits

• Grow rapidly with a tailored career path and salary evaluation; 70% of senior leaders started at entry level
• Enhance your skills through our Tech Academy catalog, Udemy E‑learning Platform, language sessions, webinars, and workshops
• Annual personal training budget and company‑paid certifications
• Flexible policies, remote work options, and social benefits such as transit and restaurant tickets
• Kindergarten support
• Private health insurance
• WeCare program to support employees in critical situations

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amaris Consulting is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to promoting diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.