MES Automation Engineer

Maintain the MES (POMSnet) environment; to author and maintain recipes and worksheets for client site

Responsibilities

Design, create, write and/or make all required changes to MES Recipes, worksheets, equipment and material spec's including phase transition logic
Design, create, write and execute, test and validation protocols, risk assessments, and system documentation.
Design, create, write and/or make all required changes to ensure cleaning, equipment and product procedures are aligned to MES processes and vice versa.
Design, create, write and provide training for all other site personnel on their related MES roles and arrange system access.
Participate in MES knowledge exchanges, MES Governance meetings, and manage issues, work-arounds and fixes identified.
Liaise with Abbvie Global MES on Westport required system improvements.
Provide support to other MES system users as required to ensure business continuity.
Participate in NPI projects from initiation to ensure MES system or hardware requirements are taken into consideration.
Keep other recipe authors up to date on MES changes
Documentation of all activities in line with cGMP requirements.
Cross training within the team and training of new team members.
Participation in continuous improvement programs to implement improvements in the quality, safety, environmental and production systems.
Adheres to and supports all EHS standards, procedures and policies.

Requirements

Third Level qualification in suitable manufacturing, engineering or business course and/or suitable experience.
Be proficient with MES application and configuration rules and requirements including interfacing (preferably POMSnet).
Experience of batch processing operations in an FDA/HPRA regulated industry. Strong knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the pharmaceutical industry.
SAP knowledge/experience in MM, PP and IM modules.
Proven attention to detail and mental concentration, to always ensure total compliance with procedures.

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