Senior MES Engineer

AF108919
  • €70,000 - 75,000
  • Cork, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

 

Senior MES Engineer

About Your New Employer

  • Join a large multinational biotech manufacturing facility in Cork, working within a collaborative and high-impact MES team.
  • Contribute directly to advanced pharmaceutical production and process innovation in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.
  • Benefit from a supportive workplace that values employee wellbeing, professional development, and career progression.

About Your New Job
As the Senior MES Engineer, you will:

  • Implement System/MES recipe changes and manage day-to-day support for Electronic Batch Records, Weigh and Dispense, and Equipment Management modules using the Emerson Syncade MES solution.
  • Maintain the incident queue in ServiceNow, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely resolution and thorough documentation.
  • Initiate and drive Change Control activities in accordance with GMP quality standards and site procedures.
  • Produce clear, high-quality, and maintainable configuration, and perform testing of MES recipes and changes.
  • Generate validation documentation and support incident investigations while following Environmental Health and Safety procedures.
  • Build effective cross-functional relationships and ensure clear communication with business users and technical teams.

What Skills You Need

  • 3–5 years’ experience supporting IT applications (incident management, change controls, documentation, testing).
  • MES Recipe Authoring experience and knowledge, ideally with Emerson Syncade MES.
  • Experience implementing IT changes in a GMP-regulated environment.
  • Proficiency in programming (Visual Basic), configuration management, and MS SQL Server.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage business users and build effective cross-functional relationships.
  • Self-motivated, focused on delivery, and comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid working model (3 days onsite in Cork); flexible arrangements as business needs evolve.
  • Dedicated support for training, education, and ongoing development.
  • Long-term career growth and development opportunities.

What's Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or contact me for more information (afitzpatrick@sigmar.ie / +353214847136). If this role isn’t quite right but you’re seeking something similar, please get in touch. Multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs also available.

Alan Fitzpatrick Executive Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences & Engineering

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Reasonable Accommodations

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