Zenith Technologies, now a Cognizant Company is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimised to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance. Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.

Operating across 5 continents and with over 850 skilled employees, Zenith partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimisation and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.

We’re looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team.

“Innovation and change, Join ZT”

About the role:

The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Engineer shall be responsible for the support and development of the Syncade MES deployment at our Dublin site.

The successful candidate will function as a product expert, supporting the existing components of the Emerson Syncade MES, and participate in the development and implementation of GAMP Category 5 elements of the MES solution.

Responsibilities:

• Operate as an MES Software Engineer supporting technical aspects of the site’s Syncade implementation
  
  
• Ensure technical alignment between business process requirements and the MES technical design by coordinating and participating in design reviews and providing input on technical elements of the system design
  
  
• Develop and coordinate the development of new software components for the MES, along with supporting existing custom components
  
  
• Participate in the qualification of the MES designed system
  
  
• Work closely with, and gather information from other departments (Automation, Operations, Quality, Tech Services) to ensure the MES meets the requirements of the business and is delivered in line with milestone targets
  
  
• key user training.
  
  
• Provide assistance in business SOP creation.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
• Strong Syncade product experience (4+ years)
  
  
• Experience with MES implementation or upgrade projects. (Syncade specifically)
  
  
• Strong exposure to Syncade customizations (ERP Interface, Behavior Development, Delta-V Interface, Crystal Report Development, Stylesheet Development, Web Part Development, Pi Interface)
  
  
• Strong understanding of business and production processes used in the Pharma/Lifesciences industry (min 5 years)
  
  
• Ability to constructively challenge, defend and present technical aspects of software design
  
  
• Required skills: SQL, VB, XML, .NET (preferred)
  
  
• BS in computer or engineering/sciences related discipline and significant experience in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry (min 5 years).
  
  
• In-depth of knowledge of Bio Pharma processes
  
  
• Creation of business process flow diagram
  
  
• Knowledge on Industry Standards S88 and ISA S95
  
  
• Pharmaceutical validation concept
  
  
• cGMP and GDP standards and GAMP Standards
  
  
• Good verbal, written communication