MES Platform Engineer — Pharma 4.0 & Validation Expert

Cognizant Life Sciences Manufacturing; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a skilled MES Platform Engineer to join a growing MES team in Ireland. The role focuses on Computer System Validation for MES projects, liaising with IT and service providers, and ensuring proper configuration and GMP-aligned documentation.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in IT solutions, MES experience (Emerson Syncade preferred), and strong communication skills to collaborate with global IT and Quality teams. Hybrid or on-site arrangements vary by project.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience implementing IT solutions, systems integration, and validating IT applications.
• Experience writing validation plans, requirements, design docs, configurations, testing.
• Knowledge of 21CFR Part 11 requirements and data integrity guidelines.
• Hands-on MES experience, preferably Emerson Syncade, including configuration.
• Experience with electronic testing tools such as ALM and Kneat.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Computer System Validation aspect of MES projects from requirements to release.
• Liaise with service providers and IT teams to ensure correct installation and configuration.
• Responsibility for server installations and system related activities (security, admin config, access).
• Generate computer system validation documentation per site procedures and GMP guidelines.
• Execute test scripts, analyze results, and determine acceptability against criteria.
• Work with the business to identify and implement procedural controls to mitigate issues.
• Initiate and implement Change Control activities in line with Quality Standards.
• Determine solutions or recommendations for changes and improvements.
• Prioritize validation activities in line with the project schedule.
• Collaborating with global IT and Quality teams.
• Follow EH&S procedures and assist in incident investigations as required.

Skills

IT systems integration

Validation documentation

Regulatory compliance

MES Syncade

Electronic testing tools

Windows 10

EBR testing

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Emerson Syncade

ALM

Kneat

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a skilled MES Platform Engineer to join a growing MES team in Ireland. The role focuses on Computer System Validation for MES projects, liaising with IT and service providers, and ensuring proper configuration and GMP-aligned documentation.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in IT solutions, MES experience (Emerson Syncade preferred), and strong communication skills to collaborate with global IT and Quality teams. Hybrid or on-site arrangements vary by project.