At Lilly, the business problem is to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency by integrating production operations with business systems through the design, development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of MES software applications.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience working with MES technologies such as Rockwell Automation Pharma Suite, Emerson Syncade, Siemens Camstar, and/or Werum PAS-X, with preference of Syncade experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues related to MES systems, configurations, or integrations.
- Proficiency in MES platforms (e.g., Syncade, PMX), SQL, XML, and integration tools.
- Expertise with programming languages such as .NET, Java, Python, and SQL.
- Experience with or ability to develop skills with low-code software tools such as Tulip, etc.
- Expertise with related technologies and standards, including ISA-95, OPC, and data historians.
- Expertise in integrating MES systems with other enterprise and automation systems, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability.
Responsibilities
- design, develop, implement, enhance, and maintain the MES software application that help optimize manufacturing processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency, by integrating production operations with business systems.
- conduct testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of MES to ensure system reliability and accuracy of data.
- assist with the support of life cycle management (LCM) activities to keep MES computer systems up to date and in compliance.
- create, update, and maintain Syncade MES recipes.
- perform additional IT-based tasks related to organizational transformation and data analytics.
- Ensure MES system is in compliance with industry-specific regulations, such as FDA guidelines and GMP requirements, Lilly policy and procedures, and local procedures to maintain product quality and safety.
- Leverage an agile mindset and framework for the entire solution lifecycle including designing, implementing, automating, modernizing, maintaining, and optimizing solutions.
Other
- Must have a strong understanding of Manufacturing processes and practices.
- Must have a combination of technical and soft skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.
- Must stay up to date with emerging trends in MES technologies.
- Must ensure documented processes and procedures are in place for all activities to meet quality and compliance standards. Experience with GMP regulations.
- Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills.
