MES ENGINEER - SYNCADE

EFOR; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR seeks an experienced MES Engineer to support the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of MES solutions within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to digitalize processes, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

You will develop electronic batch records, MES workflows, and integrations with ERP/SCADA, participate in CSV documentation and audits, and mentor junior colleagues while staying aligned with

Qualifications

• Experience developing or configuring MES in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in object-oriented concepts with VB scripting or similar.
• Experience implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting MES or related apps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work independently or with teams.
• Proven ability to gather requirements and translate to technical solutions.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing automation systems and ERP integrations (e.g., SAP).
• Working knowledge of GMP, CSV, and GxP compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Proactive in continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate paper processes and move to electronic batch records in MES.
• Participate in process mapping and requirements gathering for solution design.
• Design, configure, and develop electronic batch records and MES workflows.
• Enhance and maintain MES applications including batch records, weighing, and equipment tracking.
• Provide ongoing MES support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure traceability from requirements through project lifecycle.
• Develop reusable MES components and templates for consistency across processes.
• Prepare and support CSV documentation in line with GMP requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within MES processes.
• Stay current with MES technologies, standards, and best practices.
• Monitor system performance and report findings to project teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior team members.
• Support integrations between MES and ERP/SCADA/Plant Historians.
• Assist in audits and compliance activities related to MES.

Skills

MES experience

VB scripting

MES troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Requirements gathering

Manufacturing automation

GMP/CSV/GxP

Communication skills

Learning agility

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering/CS/IT)

Tools

PAS-X

Syncade

PharmaSuite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced MES Engineer to join a growing team supporting the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams to digitalize manufacturing processes, improve operational efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manufacturing and business stakeholders to evaluate paper-based production processes and develop strategies for transitioning to electronic batch records (EBRs) within the MES platform.
• Participate in process mapping and requirements gathering to support solution design and implementation.
• Design, configure, and develop electronic batch records and MES workflows.
• Enhance and maintain existing MES applications, including electronic batch records, weigh and dispense, and equipment tracking functionality.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for MES applications.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure requirements are fully traceable throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop reusable MES components and templates to promote consistency and efficiency across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Prepare, execute, review, and support computer system validation (CSV) documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within MES processes and applications.
• Keep up to date with emerging MES technologies, industry standards, and best practices.
• Monitor system performance and key operational metrics, reporting findings to project and governance teams.
• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to colleagues and project teams.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across the MES function.
• Support integrations between MES and other manufacturing systems, including ERP, SCADA/DCS, and Plant Historians.
• Participate in internal and external audits, supporting compliance activities as required.
• Support investigations into MES-related deviations and implement corrective actions where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, training materials, and knowledge base articles.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and IT stakeholders to deliver reliable MES solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience developing or configuring Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts with practical experience in Visual Basic scripting or similar technologies.
• Experience implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting MES or comparable manufacturing applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Good understanding of manufacturing automation systems, including DCS, SCADA, Plant Historians, and ERP integrations (e.g., SAP).
• Working knowledge of GMP regulations, Computer System Validation (CSV), and GxP compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, processes, and business applications quickly.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement, relationship building, and issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Relevant MES platform experience (e.g., PAS-X, Syncade, PharmaSuite, or similar) is advantageous.