Syncade MES Engineer

Ztek Consulting is seeking a Syncade MES Engineer with foundational skills in the Syncade Manufacturing Execution System. The role involves supporting MES operations, implementing new functionalities, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure system reliability in GMP production.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain Syncade MES objects, including workflows, recipes, equipment classes, custom VBScripts, and xslt stylesheets
• Implement approved changes, enhancements, and new functionality within the MES environment
• Troubleshoot Syncade batch execution issues, data errors, or configuration problems
• Support testing activities such as factory acceptance testing, integration testing, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) as needed
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to gather requirements and translate them into MES changes
• Assist with change control documentation and GMP compliance activities
• Participate in MES deployments, upgrades, and ongoing operational support
• Maintain accurate technical documentation for configurations and changes

Requirements:

• 1+ years of hands on experience with Syncade MES (configuration, development, or support)
• Understanding of core MES concepts such as workflows, material management, electronic batch records, and equipment modeling
• Basic knowledge of GMP manufacturing processes and data integrity expectations
• Ability to interpret functional requirements and convert them into technical MES configurations
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Clear communication skills, including writing GMP-compliant documentation
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in pharmaceutical or biotech regulated environments
• Familiarity with DeltaV, SQL Server databases, or integration between MES and automation systems
• Understanding of electronic batch record design, recipe structures, and ISA 88/ISA 95 concepts
• Participation in system validation or change control processes