EI&C MES System Engineer (7118)

MES System Engineer – 7118For our client, an international company operating in a highly regulated industrial environment, we are looking for an experienced MES System Engineer.This is a 100% site-based position in Visp offered initially for 12 months, with a possibility of extension.ResponsibilitiesMaintain, govern, and continuously improve MES standards, templates, best practices, and system architectures across manufacturing sites.Provide technical support for MES operations, including troubleshooting, performance monitoring, incident resolution, and system optimization.Support MES enhancements, upgrades, deployments, and lifecycle management activities.Ensure GMP-compliant electronic batch records, manufacturing workflows, and system documentation are maintained according to regulatory requirements.Develop and review GxP documentation including specifications, risk assessments, test documentation, change controls, and SOPs.Collaborate with Automation, IT, Validation, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to implement and maintain MES solutions aligned with business requirements.Support integration of MES with automation systems, historians, ERP platforms, and other manufacturing applications.Participate in commissioning, qualification, validation, and system release activities.Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for digitalization, standardization, and continuous improvement.Ensure system reliability, data integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance with company standards and regulatory expectations.Support audits, inspections, and periodic reviews related to MES systems and electronic records.Required Skills & QualificationsDegree in Automation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Proven experience with MES, Manufacturing IT, OT, or automation systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, batch execution, and electronic records management.Experience supporting system implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and operational support activities.Familiarity with GAMP, GMP, data integrity, and computerized system validation (CSV) Website background with strong understanding of manufacturing system architectures.Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (e.g., PAS-X, Syncade, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, or similar platforms).Knowledge of OT infrastructure, industrial networking, virtualization technologies (VMware), and server environments.Understanding of system integration concepts and interfaces between MES, ERP, historians, and automation platforms.Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices within manufacturing environments.Experience with GxP documentation and change management processes.Fluent in English and/or German. #J-18808-Ljbffr