MES (Syncade) Automation Engineer

Piper Life Sciences is actively seeking a MES (Syncade) Automation Engineer to support the implementation of a paperless manufacturing platform for a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical facility in Holly Springs, NC. This role is part of a major greenfield expansion and will involve contributing to the design and delivery of an integrated ERP/MES/DCS solution. This is a Monday–Friday hybrid role operating on Eastern time with 3-4 days on-site and flexibility for 1-2 days remote per week.

Responsibilities of the MES (Syncade) Automation Engineer:

• Support the design and implementation of Emerson DeltaV MES (Syncade) with a focus on enforcing digital workflows and integration across manufacturing systems
• Attend project meetings and review system requirements, design documents, and test protocols for MES functionality
• Provide guidance on core modules such as Document Management (DCA), Order Management, Material Management, Workflow Execution, and Electronic Batch Records
• Collaborate cross-functionally with automation, process engineering, QA, and IT to align on MES development and implementation plans
• Assist in infrastructure setup, recipe development, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Translate system requirements into test protocols and contribute to validation and compliance activities.

Qualifications for the MES (Syncade) Automation Engineer:

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with Emerson Syncade including configuration debugging and environment migration
• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Event Viewer, and MES/ERP/DCS architecture
• Exposure to cGMP, FDA regulations, ISA-88, ISA-95, and 21 CFR Part 11
• Knowledge of VB Script, XML/XPATH/XSLT, Kneat Gx, or TrackWise is a plus
• Experience working in pharmaceutical or highly regulated industrial environments
• Knowledge with Emerson DeltaV, OSIsoft PI, and InfoBatch is a plus, but not required
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation for the MES (Syncade) Automation Engineer:

• Compensation: $90-$110/hr
• Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, and sick leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 9/24. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: DeltaV, Syncade, MES, EBR, GMP, automation, controls, biomanufacturing, pharmaceutical, Holly Springs, NC, Emerson, project support, engineering validation, system integration, recipe management, paperless manufacturing

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