Senior MES Engineer

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior MES Engineer to lead innovative solutions in Raleigh, NC. This role will involve developing and implementing MES strategies that enhance efficiency and compliance in the life sciences sector. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in MES deployment, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. Join a dynamic team that values employee ownership and fosters a collaborative environment, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of MES experience in life sciences preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills required.
• Ability to mentor and lead a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative MES solutions as a team leader.
• Manage project execution plans and budgets.
• Ensure profitability and compliance on projects.

Skills

MES solution deployment

Project management

Technical writing

IT/OT networking

SQL databases

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences

Tools

Werum PAS-X

Sepasoft

POMS

DeltaV

SAP

LIMS

PI

Maximo

MS Office

Job description

Description

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history


• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm


• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have a Senior MES Engineer opportunity available in Raleigh, NC. This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships. The Senior MES Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in software design and configuration of MES solutions with integration capabilities to level two and four systems. The Senior MES Engineer will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of Wunderlich-Malec engineers in identifying requirements, evaluating MES platforms, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying MES solutions. This position is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships. The Senior MES Engineer demonstrates success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.

Major Responsibilities:

This position requires the ability to deliver innovative MES solutions and design standards either self-directedly or as a leader of a team. The candidate will act as a solution architect and must have the ability to conceptualize, detail, and implement MES Solutions for industrial processes and machinery that meet our customers' requirements. This involves the development of an MES strategy that integrates process knowledge, equipment design, and quality standards with information technology to reduce downtime, elevate the level of regulatory compliance, and introduce efficiency gains through the effective use of available technologies.

This position oftentimes requires the following project management responsibilities: developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, task ordering, time tracking, and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings. Also includes overseeing daily operations and activities of a project(s) up to $1M. This position is often responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the project.

The ideal candidate must have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently. Will act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians. Could also act as Project Manager on smaller projects.

Job Requirements:

Education - A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or the Applied Sciences required.

Experience - Greater than 10 years with capabilities in the below areas is preferred:

• MES solution deployment experience with but not limited to Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, or POMS


• Proven experience with all phases of MES projects including conceptual, basis of design, implementation, testing, start-up, and commissioning in the Life Science industry


• Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.


• Demonstrated proficiency with designing and implementing integrated EBR recipes using GAMP5, S88, and S95 standards


• Understand the manufacturing processes and system configuration and make informed recommendations regarding optimal system configuration


• Understanding of warehouse and inventory management specifically in a GMP facility


• Support software and configuration required for external systems interfaces such as DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI, and Maximo


• Strong knowledge of historian technology and reporting systems


• Experience with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, etc.


• Strong knowledge of IT/OT networking


• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills


• Working knowledge of MS Office products


• Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide MES solutions


• Experience mentoring less experienced engineers


• Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager


• Ability to travel up to 25%

Physical Demands of Position: Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, ability to mount/dismount equipment, pushing and pulling.

Working Conditions: Standard office environment, on-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, frequent use of a personal computer, facsimile/copy machines, and phones.

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

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