Senior DeltaV MES (Syncade) Engineer

Apperture Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Retirement plan with Safe Harbor contributions

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Job summary

Apperture Solutions in Raleigh, North Carolina is looking for a Senior DeltaV MES Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing execution systems. You will work closely with project management and lead technical resources on customer projects.

This role involves mentoring other engineers, ensuring timely delivery while complying with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience with DeltaV MES, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently at customer locations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience with DeltaV MES (Syncade) or similar platforms.
• Experience with object-oriented programming using XML, SQL, etc.
• Understanding of regulated and validated systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of MES solutions using DeltaV MES (Syncade).
• Integrate MES with other enterprise systems for seamless data flow.
• Ensure MES solutions comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Software development/troubleshooting

Excellent verbal/written communication

Teamwork

Self-directed and detail oriented

Education

B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., or related disciplines

Tools

DeltaV MES (Syncade)

MS Office

.NET technologies

Job description

As a 100% Employee‑Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers. Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions.

Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm. Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services. Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.

What Apperture Solutions Offers Associates

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
• Paid company holidays
• Retirement and Financial Wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

General Description

We are seeking a Senior DeltaV MES (Syncade) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of our customers’ manufacturing execution systems (MES). The engineer will be a significant contributor and often the lead technical resource on customer projects, delivering quality solutions and services using DeltaV MES (Syncade) or other MES platforms. The role requires close interaction with project and account management to ensure timely delivery within schedule and budget, as well as providing mentoring and leadership to other engineers.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of MES solutions using DeltaV MES (Syncade) or other platforms to enhance manufacturing efficiency and compliance.
• Integrate MES with other enterprise systems (ERP, LIMS, SCADA) to ensure seamless data flow and process automation.
• Lead a team to develop functional specifications, detailed designs, implement, troubleshoot and test MES solutions that meet client/project requirements, including:
• Recipes / Workflows
• Equipment Management
• Document Management
• Reports Configuration
• Interface with the Solutions Consultant team to identify and create new business opportunities
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering, to align MES initiatives with business goals.
• Work with customer engineering teams to provide required documentation and implementation processed for their Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ensure MES solutions comply with regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, etc.) and support validation activities.
• Develop and deliver training programs for end‑users and create comprehensive documentation for MES processes and procedures.
• Work independently on‑site at a customer location.
• Support start‑up and commissioning activities at customer sites.
• Limited travel in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia as needed.
• U.S. Citizenship with a valid driver’s license required.
• Demonstrated interest in software development/troubleshooting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in team environment; a team player.
• Self‑directed, self‑motivated, and detail oriented.
• Organized and reliable; demonstrates integrity.

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., or other related disciplines.
• 7+ years’ experience working with DeltaV MES (Syncade), or similar MES platforms.
• MS Office Experience.
• Experience with object-oriented programming using XML, SQL, VBScript, Web Parts, Web Services, etc.
• Experience integrating MES platforms with 3rd party ERP or quality systems.
• Understanding of regulated and validated systems.
• Experience with .NET technologies.
• ISA-95 Enterprise-Control System Integration Model.
• Batch process control / ISA-88 experience.
• Basic Networking.

Physical Requirements

• Standing
• WalkingKneeling
• Reaching Overhead
• Climbing
• Pushing and Pulling
• Using a Computer
• Using a Telephone
• Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Apperture Solutions is a federal contractor and is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates as part of our affirmative action plan. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunity employment regardless of disability or veteran status.

This is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre‑employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.