What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer (MES Syncade) position at Arcadis?
About The Job
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a skilled MES Syncade Automation Engineer to support the design, configuration, deployment, and optimization of the Emerson Syncade Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at a pharmaceutical client in Worcester, MA. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with MES solutions in GMP-regulated environments, focusing on process automation, integration with shop floor systems, and continuous improvement.
Role accountabilities:
System Configuration:
- Develop, configure, and deploy new Syncade MES recipes, workflows, and electronic batch records (eBR).
- Customize Syncade modules to align with manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.
Integration & Automation:
- Integrate Syncade with automation systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA), ERP, and LIMS.
- Develop and maintain interfaces using OPC, web services, or other relevant protocols.
Project Execution:
- Collaborate with IT, QA, validation, and process engineering teams to deliver MES projects.
- Author and execute validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) for MES changes and new deployments.
Support & Troubleshooting:
- Provide technical support for Syncade MES to resolve operational issues.
- Monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure all solutions comply with 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and other regulatory standards.
- Maintain system documentation, change control records, and user training materials.
- Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 3 years of experience with MES (preferably Emerson Syncade) in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment.
- Strong knowledge of GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and validation practices.
- Experience integrating MES with automation and enterprise systems.
- Proficiency with SQL, scripting, and troubleshooting interfaces.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. Salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.