MES Subject Matter Expert
Are you an experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge within an international pharmaceutical company? Then take the opportunity to become part of an exciting and energetic team!
You will play a key role by delivering manufacturing execution solutions (MES) to support our manufacturing business. In this role you will build and maintain strong partnerships with different stakeholders.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Together with our global MES team, you are working on the transformation of the existing MES landscape towards a cloud-native architecture based on OpenShift / Kubernetes and PostgreSQL, while also contributing to MES deployments involving Docker containerization and Oracle database integration to ensure a robust and scalable system architecture
- In addition, you contribute to the automation, integration, standardization, optimization and operation of the MES solutions to be implemented on the basis of our existing MES templates
- Support within the system life cycle (design, planning, implementation and run) of specific local and global manufacturing solutions
- Lead small to medium manufacturing execution implementation projects at our production sites on a global level in cooperation with other IT units and the business community
- Collaborate with OT teams to ensure seamless integration of MES with shop floor systems and a deep understanding of OT processes and data flows
- Support the basic creation and configuration of Master Batch Records (MBRs), with an understanding of their role in manufacturing and quality processes
- Provide incident and problem management support for MES deployments across all regions, ensuring timely resolution and continuous improvement of system reliability.
- Lead structured investigations into recurring or high-impact MES issues using methodologies such as root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams).
- Document all investigations in compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, supporting audit readiness and traceability.
- Analyze incident trends to identify systemic issues and propose improvements to MES templates, deployment strategies, or integration points.
- Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align stakeholders on investigation outcomes and next steps.
Requirements
- At least 1 - 3 years of professional experience in the environment of production processes with a focus on IT systems or engineering.
- Knowledge or first experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (especially Körber PAS-X 3.2 or 3.3) Advantage but not required.
- Good knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies (Windows/Linux operating systems, Citrix) and database systems (Oracle / PostgreSQL).
- Strong team player with the ability to learn, as well as have a solution-oriented approach and prefer to work in an international and intercultural environment.
- Excellent command of English language.
- Bachelor’s/master’s degree in IT, Engineering, or similar natural sciences field.
- Understanding of OT environments and their role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including data acquisition and control systems.
- Is nice to have knowledge of Docker or RedHat OpenShift / Kubernetes.
- Is nice to have experience with MBR design and lifecycle management within MES platforms, preferably in regulated environments.
- Is nice to have Hands-on experience with Docker-based deployments and Oracle database administration or integration in manufacturing IT systems.
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We are continuously working to design the best experience for you. Here are some examples of how we will take care of you:
- Flexible working conditions
- Life and accident insurance
- Health insurance at a competitive price
- Investment in your learning and development
- Gym membership discounts
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