What are the responsibilities and job description for the MES Engineer position at Katalyst CRO?
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced MES Engineer with strong Pharma domain experience to support and enhance Rockwell Automation Pharma Suite (Factory Talk Production Centre) in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience working in GxP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting shop-floor systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Roles & Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced MES Engineer with strong Pharma domain experience to support and enhance Rockwell Automation Pharma Suite (Factory Talk Production Centre) in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience working in GxP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting shop-floor systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design, configure, implement, and support Rockwell PharmaSuite (FactoryTalk ProductionCentre)
- Work closely with manufacturing, quality, validation, and automation teams in a pharma environment
- Support batch manufacturing, electronic batch records (EBR), genealogy, traceability, and quality workflows
- Ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
- Integrate MES with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and automation systems (PLC/SCADA)
- Troubleshoot MES production issues, perform root cause analysis, and support plant operations
- Support system validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) and maintain required documentation
- Participate in MES upgrades, enhancements, and rollout to new production lines
- Provide Day-1 onsite support and collaborate with cross-functional teams
- 5 years of experience as an MES Engineer in the pharmaceutical industry
- Hands-on experience with Rockwell PharmaSuite / FactoryTalk ProductionCentre
- Strong knowledge of Pharma manufacturing processes (Batch, Packaging, Weigh & Dispense)
- Experience with GMP, GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Strong experience with MESERP integrations (SAP preferred)
- Working knowledge of SQL and MES databases
- Experience with PLC/SCADA integration (Rockwell Automation preferred)
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
- Experience in Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and CSV
- Exposure to ISA-95 standards
- Prior experience in regulated pharma manufacturing plants.