We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead MES to join a global digital manufacturing transformation program.
The Technical Lead will provide end-to-end technical leadership for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) implementations based on the PAS-X platform. This role will ensure technical consistency, implementation quality, system integration, and alignment with enterprise and manufacturing standards.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience with MES/MOM, PAS-X, OT/IT integration, and manufacturing environments, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical and architectural decisions related to the MES/PAS-X implementation program.
- Ensure alignment between global core models and local site implementations while minimizing unnecessary customizations.
- Define and govern configuration, integration, and development standards.
- Coordinate technical activities with vendors, system integrators, automation providers, and infrastructure teams.
- Support Program Managers and Deployment Leads on technical and solution‑related matters.
- Oversee MES configuration activities, including workflows, forms, MBRs, gMBRs, and ESP.
- Manage and support integrations with enterprise and shop‑floor systems, including ERP, SCADA, LIMS, and Historian.
- Ensure proper implementation of OT/IT interfaces and integration patterns.
- Support master data management and alignment processes.
- Validate technical solutions against functional and technical requirements.
- Lead technical activities related to System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, and go‑live.
- Support validation and qualification activities in regulated environments.
- Oversee deployment, go‑live, and technical stabilization activities.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues throughout project execution.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and implementation guidelines.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer to local teams and support organizations.
- Promote solution standardization, scalability, and reusability across manufacturing sites.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the MES program.
Required Qualifications
- 6–8 years of proven experience implementing MES/MOM solutions in industrial manufacturing environments.
- Hands‑on experience with the PAS-X platform, including MES/MOM solutions and OT/IT integrations.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Enterprise and OT application architectures
- MES configuration, implementation, and deployment
- System integration and interface design
- Manufacturing processes
- Master Data Management
- OT/IT integration
- Experience working on multi‑site deployment programs.
- Strong knowledge of the ISA‑95 standard.
- Experience with SIT, UAT, defect management, and go‑live activities.
- Ability to work effectively with technical and business stakeholders, including IT, OT, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
- Native or near‑native Spanish proficiency.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in regulated industries, particularly Pharmaceuticals or Life Sciences.
- Knowledge of validation methodologies and compliance frameworks such as:
- GAMP 5
- Computer System Validation (CSV)
- Experience supporting cross‑site standardization initiatives.
- Familiarity with global MES deployment programs and template‑based rollouts.