MES Developer - PharmaSuite FTPC, SAP & GMP

Cognizant; Franklin Park (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a MES Developer in Franklin Park, NJ to design, configure, deploy, and support Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite and FTPC MES applications. You will develop and maintain EBRs to ensure manufacturing execution and compliance.

The role requires hands‑on FT PharmaSuite experience, strong MES architecture knowledge, and ERP integration with SAP. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a GMP environment and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands‑on experience developing and configuring Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite (FTPS) solutions.
• Experience designing, authoring, and maintaining Electronic Batch Records (EBRs).
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) architecture, implementation, and support.
• Experience integrating MES platforms with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced SQL development and database management skills.
• Experience developing and supporting RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience working within GMP‑regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences environments.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and support Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite (FTPS) and FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) MES applications.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) to support manufacturing execution and process compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable MES solutions.
• Integrate MES platforms with enterprise and plant-floor systems, including SAP, SCADA, PLCs, and other automation technologies.
• Support application testing, validation, troubleshooting, production deployments, and continuous improvement initiatives within regulated manufacturing environments.

Skills

SQL development

RESTful APIs

Web services

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Tools

Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite

FactoryTalk ProductionCentre

SAP

SQL databases

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a MES Developer in Franklin Park, NJ to design, configure, deploy, and support Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite and FTPC MES applications. You will develop and maintain EBRs to ensure manufacturing execution and compliance.

The role requires hands‑on FT PharmaSuite experience, strong MES architecture knowledge, and ERP integration with SAP. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams in a GMP environment and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.