The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a MES Engineer in Bothell, WA/Hybrid.


Role Description


PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION (Position Summary): The MES Recipe Engineer and Validation Specialist role will deliver electronic batch record (EBR) configuration and validation in the Emerson Syncade Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This role will support new product and process deployments as well as EBR revisions within the MES space in conjunction with several cross-functional departments.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities and Tech Transfer departments, capturing and documenting detailed requirements
• Perform application support duties for the manufacturing execution system (MES) as needed
• Develop standards and best practices for development and validation activities
• Lead cross-functional teams through design reviews and user acceptance testing during the development and validation process.
• Perform and communicate planning, development, peer review, and testing solutions for recipe creation and modification
• Execute development and implementation of new capabilities across the Manufacturing systems based on requirements, specifications, and developed software solutions
• Develop MES solutions including recipe, configuration and/or system changes to meet business requirements
• Create and execute system test and/or operational qualification scripts to challenge the business and technical requirements
• Participate in facility operational meetings to ensure facility reporting needs are met
• Provide mentorship and training for new MES recipe developers
• Assure quality customer service to all customers


Skills & Requirements


• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Experience:
• 5+ years in computer or science-based field
• Direct experience in Emerson Syncade MES System. Experience in another MES system will be considered.
• Experience with writing and executing validation protocols.
• Strong technical writing competency and GMP procedure writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with teams in different functions and organizations. Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with SQL and XML coding in a MES construct. MS Windows Server and SQL server also a plus.
• Experience with cell therapy or other biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Other highly regulated industries will be considered.
• Flexibility to work within manufacturing schedules.
• Experience with BarTender label development.
• Experience with MES-ERP integrations.
• Experience with new process and product deployments within a MES.


Benefits/Other Compensation


This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.


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