Description:

We are seeking a highly qualified senior engineer to be a part of MES Deployment projects within our organization. This position is expected to work collaboratively with technology and business groups to conceive, design, engineer, implement and support data, software, and technology solutions that solve significant scientific or business problems. Develop productive collaborations and communications with other groups across multiple disciplines.

Technical - Mandatory Skill/Core Skill:

Candidate must posess the below technical skills (not limited to) to plan, engineer, perform deployment and support sites:

1. Prior MES product deployment/upgrade knowledge.
2. Knowledge on Windows, Windows Server, IIS, Batch Script running and debugging.
3. Knowledge on Oracle Schema, Database, tablespaces, indexes, troubles shoot performance issues.
4. Knowledge on SQL query, creation, modification, running and optimization.

Technical - Nice to have Skill:

1. Install MES/POMSnet based on IQ document, trouble shoot installation issues.
2. MES/POMSnet (preferable) Aquila and R400 knowledge, know functional modules and features(could be an added value), trouble shooting MES/POMSnet issues.

Key activities:

1. Act as a Technical mentor, technical face to customer on deployments
2. Lead deployments for the entire team. Monitor and guide team members.
3. Assign technical task to offshore team, resolve any query, review deliverables before final delivery to customer.
4. Support new initiates on project and over all program
5. Store and grow Knowledge by building and maintaining repository

Responsibilities:

Follow the Computerized Systems Validation process and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodology to build and qualify/validate systems. Coordinate and complete project activities in collaboration with the Project Manager. As an application SME, work with infrastructure teams to implement and deploy POMSnet with other partner systems like TIBCO, SAP and Maximo. Participate in workshops to analyze user requirements and define functional requirements for MES solutions through client interviews and document analysis. Participate in discussions with the customer to evaluate requirements and business processes, review functional and technical designs and develop solutions to satisfy requirements. Understand the complexities and requirements of customer business applications such as ERP, LIMS, and MAXIMO systems. Deploy workstations and install applications on both client and servers as needed. Contacting vendors as needed for troubleshooting and resolving issues. Collaborate with the business partners and other architects to develop a vision and multi-year roadmap for the advancement and lifecycle management of the applications. Collaborate with business partners to understand how automation can improve workflow and efficiency. Work closely with other business and Process Engineers to identify opportunities to stop inefficient practices, simplify business processes, and codify them into automated solutions and platforms. Support site critical MES enhancement projects, including hardware upgrade, process streamline, architecture upgrade, recipe delivery, and testing coordination. Support software and configuration required for external systems interfaces such as DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, and Maximo

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is preferred or equivalent plus 5-7 years technical experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with global scale manufacturing systems (ERP/LIMS/MES/PCS, OSI/PI, Track & Trace) development, integration, and support. Knowledge and experience with all phases of SDLC in a cGXP environment. Strong skills in methods and technologies to support manufacturing data integrations (SQL, Web Services/MQ, data mapping etc.)Good knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL, Label printers, Scanners Configuration and support. Hands on experience in troubleshooting and performance improvements of computerized systems. Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions including automation. Ability to apply knowledge and expertise to solve complex technical problems. Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ, authoring validation documents and execution. POMS experience is a plus. Process knowledge of SAP, LIMS, Maximo and Process Control Interface is a plus. Solid experience in MS windows server is a plus

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.