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Sr.Software Engineer – Syncade Developer - Core

Summary:

The role is responsible for development, maintenance and support of the global Enterprise Manufacturing Execution Systems (EMES) solution that is utilized globally. Key role shall:

Scope:

Emerson Syncade core platform, components, interfaces, custom tools, and any customizations that support digital manufacturing systems and operations including:

• Material and Inventory modules (MM)
• Order management (OM)
• Equipment and instrument integration (ET)
• Behavior Editor(BE)
• Document control and Archiving (DCA)
• Recipe Authoring (RA)
• Security & Audit (SA)
• Resource Editor (RTE)

Key Responsibilities:

Engage with the BU business stakeholders, Development Team, Program team, users, and partners to understand requirements, deliver solutions, enhancements, Bug Fixes and resolution of issues. Lead the detail design and implementation activity for MES projects based on Emerson MES platform-- Syncade. Enables common processes across the sites such as Application recipe Behaviours, Global Components and Work Instructions, build/enhance a repository for common components. Share the responsibility for design and support of business solutions based on site’s needs for MES processes and functions. Drive new releases & hot fixes technical assessments and related interoperability test with Syncade. Ensure project and/or validation documentation is maintained during lifecycle & release management. Find innovative ways to leverage Syncade to drive business value. Utilizes expertise in MES to provide the assistance in the ongoing implementation across World Areas, enhancements, Integrations, and support. Work closely with MES Product Owner to create and maintain a product backlog according to defined business value and/or ROI targets. Manages the risk and ensures prompt resolution of issues, removing roadblocks and impediments. Proactively manages communications within team and about project status and next steps. Work with Domain Architects (including Data, Infrastructure, Application and Security architects) to ensure that Functional Solution Design aligns with system design guidelines and enterprise architecture standards. Configuring MES setups on the applications and work on L1 (Machines, Sensors) to L2 (PLC’s, SCADA), to L3 for MES/MOM, to L4 for ERP integrations (Be it Oracle EBS, SAP et cetera) Work with Infrastructure, Security (DMZ for Plant and DMS for Office network separation), Various Protocols etc. Create and maintain Functional user manuals, Functional documentation, other project collaterals et cetera. Understand other tools related to MES system, Interface with related Edge applications, RFID, Scanner, Robots, Pick Systems, et cetera. Lead, design, implement, and test a full stack of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) technologies. Interface with related manufacturing systems such as Historian, SCADA, PLC, Robot, CNC, etc.

Qualifications - required education, experience & skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, master’s in computer applications (MCA).
• Experience of having worked in Domain Industry, Complex Manufacturing environment.
• 4-6+ years of solid work experience and having worked as Functional Lead/Analyst in designing, building, deploying and supporting automation and manufacturing execution systems (Syncade/PASX/Rockwell Pharma Suite/Opcenter/Camstar, Delta V, PI Data historian, etc.) in regulated manufacturing environments.

OR

7+ years’ experience in the Life Sciences industry, with at least 3+ years’ experience in Emerson Syncade MES

• Technical exposure to Emerson Syncade: Manufacturing Execution (or another MES) architecture
• Strong knowledge of Smart Factory, Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and manufacturing process.
• Strong knowledge of Automation layer (Scada, DCS, PLCs, industrial protocols).
• Knowledge on OPC/MQTT/Modbus/Profibus.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in adhering to ISA-95 model.
• Understanding of S88 Standard & Batching solution.
• Understand Technical pieces of Syncade and the alignment of behaviours, should be able to modify existing recipes.
• Recipe Authoring - Ability to develop recipes from scratch will be an added advantage.
• Experience with MES project development, deployment, integration.
• Knowledge of business processes covered by a standard MES System, from Weighing & Dispensing to Master Batch Record and Review by Exception business processes.
• Strong Knowledge of pharma industry regulatory context (GxP).
• Knowledge of Solution architecture & integration.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure technologies & services.
• Knowledge of ERP (including integration with SAP) a plus .
• At least 2 IT full-life cycle implementations acting in key Functional roles such IT project lead, cut-over lead, migration lead, etc. Experience in agile methodologies and JIRA/Servicenow/Confluence.
• Knowledge on MES Systems and processes, understanding of the Architecture around.
• Strong domain expertise in the application of IT to manufacturing, including a broad understanding of processes and how they are supported by IT tools and systems.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory landscape and demonstrated experience with GAMP compliance and computer system validation.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to learn new technologies and adopt evolving business practices.
• Ability to work across global sites and cultures.
• Optional travel up to 5% domestically and internationally.

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