Senior DeltaV MES (Syncade) Engineer

ROBERT E MASON & ASSOCIATES INC•Durham, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper. 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. We are in search of a Senior DeltaV MES (Syncade) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer to add to our dynamic team. This position is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of our customers’ manufacturing execution systems (MES). The Senior DeltaV MES (Syncade) MES Engineer will be a significant contributor and often the lead technical resource on customer projects. The engineer will deliver quality solutions and services to customers using DeltaV MES (Syncade), or other MES platforms. The Senior MES Engineer will have close interaction with project management and account management to ensure that the project is delivered within the schedule and budget and with the high level of quality expected by our customers. Additionally, the Senior MES Engineer will provide mentoring and leadership to other engineers assigned to projects. The Senior DeltaV MES (Syncade) MES Engineer will also be expected to provide support to sales, generate estimates and proposals, and contribute to operations and project management functions. The role has the support of the MES Practice Leads who have decades of MES design and deployment experience to help the Senior MES Engineer guide customers to a reasonable solution for their needs. The Senior DeltaV MES (Syncade) MES Engineer may also provide aftermarket (“Lifecycle”) and staff augmentation support to customers. Typically, this includes maintaining and updating existing site MES systems, implementing small scale expansion projects, and assisting with process optimization projects

Requirements

US 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
Customer focused
Organized and reliable; Demonstrates integrity
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

Nice To Haves

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

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 specification, detailed designs, implement, troubleshoot and test MES solutions that meet client/project requirements, including but not limited to:
Recipes / Workflows
Equipment Management
Materials 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

Benefits

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 Parental Leave
Paid company holidays
Career Development Program
Retirement and Financial Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules