MES Engineer

We are looking for an experienced MES Engineer who can be a customer facing individual capable of executing projects in the Manufacturing Level 3 space – the boundary between computer automation and IT systems. This individual will be responsible for coordinating with customer site contacts and implementing solutions in a challenging real-time process environment. The MES Engineer must be able to troubleshoot and resolve issues in collaboration with the customers’ engineering, operations, quality, and technical services teams.

Project execution tasks include the installation and configuration of Emerson’s DeltaV MES systems, creation and commissioning of recipes and reports, and development of interfaces to control systems and ERP. This ranges from the initial server installation to the configuration of data systems with interfaces to a wide variety of possible 3rd party data sources. Experience with Windows, network configuration, and software development in various languages is required.

The candidate shall be responsible for implementing the configuration and/or the custom software components necessary to meet the project requirements for the projects to which they are assigned. On-site customer visits will occur to implement the solutions and to support startup and training activities.

Skills :

· Project delivery experience with data systems, delivering projects on time and within budget.

· Experience with Microsoft Windows and network configuration.

· Experience with MES systems, including Emerson’s DeltaV MES or other vendor systems.

· Experience with software applications that utilize SQL, VBScript, XML, XSL.

· Excellent customer communications and relationship skills.

· Experience working in a collaborative team environment.

· High levels of analytical thinking and problem solving.

· Initiative and follow through of assigned tasks to completion.

· Continuous learning and commitment to improvement.

· Prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Requirements :

· Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or Biology/Life Sciences.

· This position is based in Indianapolis.

· 3 years or more of experience.