Automation Engineer (MES Integration)

PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is looking for a Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, validation, and maintenance of integrations between Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and shop floor automation systems. This role supports regulated manufacturing environments and ensures reliable, compliant data flow for electronic batch records (EBR) and manufacturing analytics.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Design and implement MES integrations with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and plant IT/OT systems

Configure interfaces for EBR, OEE monitoring, data historians, and analytics tools

Develop integration and interface design documentation

Execute validation activities (URS, TMX, DSP, IQ/OQ/PQ)

Support SOP development and training when required

Collaborate with manufacturers and internal stakeholders

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical) or equivalent experience.

5+ years of MES–automation integration experience in GMP-regulated environments

Hands-on experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Kepware, and OSI PI systems

GMP and CSV experience strongly preferred

Ability to provide references for similar projects completed within the last 3 years

Desired Hard Skill Sets:

Industrial Automation: PLCs (ControlLogix, PLC5, SLC500), Siemens, HMI, SCADA

Protocols & Integration: OPC UA/DA, Modbus TCP, REST APIs, Kepware

Historians & Data: OSI PI (Data Archive, PI Vision, Event Frames), batch/lot data, OEE

Configuration: PLC/DCS tag setup, MES interfaces, gateways, historian templates

Desired Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly.

Deals well with uncertainty and pressure.

Works well with others, within a team and takes accountability.

Result driven and self-motivated.

Organized, with strong computer literacy such as MS Project, Excel, etc.

Fully fluent in English and Spanish.