MES Engineer 1683

Simotechnology; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SimoTech Cork, Ireland, is seeking an MES Engineer to support an Instrument Connectivity project for a leading pharma organisation. You will design, configure and test interfaces between the Syncade MES and laboratory instruments to enable real-time data exchange, supporting regulatory compliance in large molecule manufacturing.

In a hybrid role, you will contribute to validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), develop MES recipes for new instrument integration, and collaborate with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' experience with Syncade MES in life sciences.
• GMP environment knowledge and experience.
• Hands-on integration of MES with laboratory instruments or L2 systems (DCS/SCADA/PLCs).
• Experience with MQTT/HiveMQ for real-time data integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and implement interfaces between Syncade MES and laboratory instruments.
• Perform hands-on configuration and testing of instrument interfaces, including data mapping and protocol validation.
• Develop and update MES recipes to support instrument integration and process changes.
• Manage change control and validate MES/instrument interfaces (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Troubleshoot MES and instrument interface issues and optimise performance for large molecule production.

Skills

Syncade MES integration

Instrument interfaces

MQTT / HiveMQ

Data mapping

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Emerson Syncade

Job description

• Industry Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
• City Cork
• Province Cork
• Country Ireland

Job Description

Why SimoTech

What is it like to work at SimoTech? With astrong collaborative teamwork culture based on respect, trust and excellence,we play a critical partnering role to our clients' life-changing supply ofproducts to patients. In return, there is excellent salary, benefits, careerprogression, educational support and much more.

We have a new opportunity for an MES Engineer to join the SimoTech Team, supporting an Instrument Connectivityproject for a leading global pharmaceutical organisation in Cork, Ireland.

In this hybrid role, you will play a key partof our client's broader award-winning digital transformation initiatives. Specificallyfocusing on integrating the Emerson Syncade MES with laboratory instruments toenable seamless data exchange, supporting real-time process control andregulatory compliance in their large molecule manufacturing operations.

KeyResponsibilities

• Design,configure, and implement interfaces between Syncade MES and laboratoryinstruments as part of our client's Instrument Connectivity project.
  
• Performhands-on configuration and testing of instrument interfaces, including protocolvalidation and data mapping.
  
• Developand update MES recipes to support new instrument integration and processchanges.
  
• Managechange control documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standardsand site procedures through validation of MES/instrument interfaces.
  
• Troubleshootand resolve MES and instrument interface issues, providing root cause analysisand implementing corrective actions, optimising system performance for largemolecule production workflows.
  
• Supportvalidation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ related to MES and instrumentconnectivity.
  
• Collaboratewith stakeholders, end-users, and external third parties to ensure robustintegration 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 andpractices within a GMP environment.
  
• Hands on experience integrating MES systems with laboratoryinstruments or L2 systems such as DCS, SCADA, or PLCs.
  
• Familiarity with MQTT, HiveMQ, or similar protocols forreal-time data integration.
  
• Broad technical experience in the delivery of MESsystems/projects including design, configuration, and testing.
  
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability to identitythe root-cause and resolve technical issues related to MES systems,configurations, or integrations.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with theability to build solid working relationships that enable cross-functionalcooperation and enhance stakeholder engagement.
  
• Experience with LIMS (e.g., LabVantage) or LES integrationis a plus.
  

What SimoTech CanOffer

• Role provides a high degreeof autonomy to allow the successful candidate to reach their full potential.
  
• Develop new skills andenhance technical ability by working with innovative technologies in amulti-disciplined environment.
  
• Opportunity to work withlarge corporate clients on exciting capital projects.