MES Application & Integration Expert

Roche • Indianapolis, IN

3d • $85,000 - $157,800

About The Position

Roche is seeking a proactive MES Engineer to support, configure, and integrate Manufacturing Execution Systems within its production facility. The position bridges IT, Operational Technology (OT), and shop-floor operations to help maintain system uptime and data integrity and drive continuous process improvement. It supports Near Patient Care Operations Mannheim/Indianapolis, which combines Diabetes Care and Point of Care products and focuses on manufacturing and operational excellence.

The role works with IT and business partners to improve stakeholder and user experience and increase utilization of OT applications and systems. It involves delivering internally and externally built systems, integrating MES (preferably Siemens Opcenter) with PLCs and enterprise systems, providing technical support to end users, and contributing to local and global OT application projects. The role also includes on-call support at regular intervals outside regular working hours and on-site commissioning support.

The expected annual salary range for the primary location of Indiana is $85,000–$157,800. Actual pay depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance, along with participation in a long-term incentive program. The position qualifies for benefits described at a link in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
• At least 4 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of IT/OT solutions, networking, firewalls, databases, PLCs, and PLC integration with manufacturing information systems.
• Knowledge of operating systems, databases, laboratory information systems, MES, computer programming, and/or ISA95.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols or scripting languages such as Python, C#, or Java.
• Proficiency in SQL, relational databases, and querying shop-floor data.
• Familiarity with SDLC, GMP, and incident management.
• Detailed, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to explain technical requirements and solutions to a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks independently, autonomously, and conscientiously, with a high degree of customer and service orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with MES, SCADA, and Rockwell products such as FactoryTalk AssetCentre, Metrics, and Data Historian.
• Experience with Siemens Opcenter MES.
• Manufacturing process design knowledge, preferably involving special-purpose processes.
• Familiarity with OPC UA data transfer protocol.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve stakeholder and user experience to maximize utilization of OT applications and systems, in collaboration with IT and business partners.
• Analyze and interpret data and provide recommendations for process improvements.
• Develop complex scripting solutions for advanced functionality.
• Configure redundancy, failover strategies, and disaster recovery architectures.
• Gather user requirements and process steps and translate them into system requirements.
• Assist in delivering internally and externally built systems.
• Lead system integration efforts between MES (preferably Siemens Opcenter), PLCs, and enterprise systems.
• Perform system sizing, support network design, and develop platform specifications.
• Lead Computer System Validation (CSV) activities and provide on-site commissioning support.
• Provide technical support for OT applications to end users and key business users, including on-call support at regular intervals outside regular working hours.
• Troubleshoot complex communication, performance, and system-stability issues.
• Gather stakeholder requirements and present technical solutions.
• Work independently to investigate solutions and collaborate with and learn from team members.
• Work on local and global projects involving OT applications.
• Exchange technical information with employees at other locations and build a professional network.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance.
• Participation in a long-term incentive program.
• The position qualifies for benefits detailed at a link in the posting; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level