Sr. Specialist, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer

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Summary:

• Maintain a MES (Manufacturing Execution System) support strategy that integrates process knowledge, equipment design, and quality standards with information technology to reduce down-time, elevate the level of regulatory compliance, and introduce efficiency gains through effective use of available technologies.
• Implement manufacturing information and reporting systems that support the creation of paperless batch records and facilitate product release.
• Responsible for authoring recipe (simple to moderate changes) using Functional specification provided by Manufacturing Lead in Syncade system. Ability to troubleshoot the recipe as well.
• Work closely with the Enterprise and Vendor to provide support in the evaluation and implementation of MES application upgrades, hotfixes etc.
• Monitor systems performance and review logs and diagnostic information and respond appropriately.
• Understand the manufacturing processes and system configuration and make informed recommendations regarding optimal system configuration.
• Support software and configuration required for external systems interfaces such as DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI and Maximo.
• Provide support for deviation assessment, RCA for process or automation related events that can lead to CAPA (Corrective Action and Preventive Action). Act as Lead for Low and Medium risk investigation.
• Strong Technical writing skills for updating SOPs, WI, Knowledgebase articles etc.
• Provide on-call support for Syncade system on as required basis.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field with at least 2 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry preferred, ideally in the biotechnology sector.
• A successful candidate will have knowledge and experience with MES technologies. Syncade and DeltaV would be preferable. MS Windows Server and SQL server also a plus.
• Demonstrated experience working in diverse, multi-disciplined work groups.
• Experience and/or substantial understanding of process control principles and common system vendors’ available products.
• Skills in ISA88 batch, historian technology, databases, and reporting systems.
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment, manage multiple priorities, and at times, be self-directed.
• Excellent written and communication skill are required.
• Candidate must have a flexible and creative work style with a goal of attaining excellence.

The starting compensation for this job is a range from $75,000 - $95,000, plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility).

The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and the where the job is performed.

Final individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

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Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our BMS Careers site may vary based on the job and location.

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Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol
Physical presence at the BMS worksite or physical presence in the field is a necessary job function of this role, which the Company deems critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, employee well-being and engagement, and it enhances the Company culture.

COVID-19 Information
To protect the safety of our workforce, customers, patients and communities, the policy of the Company requires all employees and workers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have received an exception based on an approved request for a medical or religious reasonable accommodation. Therefore, all BMS applicants seeking a role located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico must confirm that they have already received or are willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination by their start date as a qualification of the role and condition of employment. This requirement is subject to state and local law restrictions and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions such as Montana. This requirement is also subject to discussions with collective bargaining representatives in the U.S.

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