Syncade MES Engineer

Syncade Mes Engineer

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or transfer for this position.

We are seeking a Syncade MES Engineer with 1+ years of hands-on experience configuring, supporting, or developing within the Syncade Manufacturing Execution System. The ideal candidate has foundational Syncade skills and is ready to grow into more advanced MES development, batch design, and system integration work. In this role, the engineer will support day-to-day MES operations, implement new functionality, troubleshoot issues, and work closely with manufacturing, automation, and quality teams to ensure the system reliably supports GMP production.

Key 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.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in pharmaceutical or biotech regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Delta V, 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.

Travel – Readiness to travel as and when needed for project discussion, planning workshops with client, FAT and for Business Cut Overs.

Salary and Other Compensation: Applications will be accepted until March 17th 2026. The annual salary for this position is between $130-150K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable laws.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.