Senior MES Engineer

GSK•King of Prussia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. MES Engineer will provide engineering and technical support for manufacturing execution systems in the Biopharmaceutical Operations facility. Evaluate and develop technology, plan and implement modifications, troubleshoot and support manufacturing execution systems, and assist in night shift troubleshooting activities during processing operations. This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: Provide technical leadership in support of MES (Emerson Syncade and InfoLog) systems and network infrastructure, including electronic batch records, ensuring business continuity and compliance. Collaborate with building stakeholders throughout the automation lifecycle: gather system/end user requirements; complete design, implementation, and testing/validation of changes; maintain documentation; maintain and monitor various systems. Provide subject matter expertise and technical ownership of MES deployments and associated systems. Plan, prioritize, and manage updates to the execution system designs due to process changes, audits, and CAPA actions through collaboration with organization stakeholders. Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards. Troubleshoot and resolve real-time operational issues, supporting global Tech and automation staff. Support visualization and accessibility of aggregate data using tools like PowerBI, InfoBatch, and SQL. Build relationships across Production, Quality, and Global Tech teams to establish robust communication processes. Represent MES systems in regulatory inspections and provide user support for technical issues. Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with manufacturing execution systems; generate recommendations and then develop/execute solutions to correct and resolve. Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for manufacturing execution systems. Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment through administration of systems, networks, databases, and accounts. This includes servers, hosts, and analytical equipment. Support site technology related to systems integration and digital transformation initiatives. Stay current with developments in the field of controls and manufacturing execution systems. Lead and develop those around you through active engagement with stakeholders and by modeling professional behaviors.

Requirements

BS/BA in engineering, life sciences, biology or equivalent technical discipline
4+ years of experience in design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of manufacturing execution systems (Syncade)

Nice To Haves

Ability to diagnose problems, generate options, prioritize issues, select optimal solutions, and implement decisions/resolve problems
A demonstrated ability to interact well with peers and senior personnel in multidisciplinary teams involving scientific, engineering, and operational disciplines
Experience in systems/account administration, network design, and server troubleshooting
Experience coding Visual Basic and similar languages
Experience working in a GMP environment
Experience in the design, programming, start-up, and troubleshooting of PLC (Allen Bradley) or DCS (DeltaV) systems
Knowledge in current standards of control system platforms and computer system validation

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in support of MES (Emerson Syncade and InfoLog) systems and network infrastructure, including electronic batch records, ensuring business continuity and compliance.
Collaborate with building stakeholders throughout the automation lifecycle: gather system/end user requirements; complete design, implementation, and testing/validation of changes; maintain documentation; maintain and monitor various systems.
Provide subject matter expertise and technical ownership of MES deployments and associated systems.
Plan, prioritize, and manage updates to the execution system designs due to process changes, audits, and CAPA actions through collaboration with organization stakeholders.
Work in a way that models respect for safety and EHS, quality compliance, data integrity, and engineering standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve real-time operational issues, supporting global Tech and automation staff.
Support visualization and accessibility of aggregate data using tools like PowerBI, InfoBatch, and SQL.
Build relationships across Production, Quality, and Global Tech teams to establish robust communication processes.
Represent MES systems in regulatory inspections and provide user support for technical issues.
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with manufacturing execution systems; generate recommendations and then develop/execute solutions to correct and resolve.
Adhere to, develop, and continuously improve the operation and maintenance procedures for manufacturing execution systems.
Support the maintenance and upkeep of the operational technology environment through administration of systems, networks, databases, and accounts.
Support site technology related to systems integration and digital transformation initiatives.
Stay current with developments in the field of controls and manufacturing execution systems.
Lead and develop those around you through active engagement with stakeholders and by modeling professional behaviors.