Rockwell PharmaSuite - MES Developer

About The Role

As an MES Developer – Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite, you will design, develop, and support Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions that enable compliant and efficient manufacturing operations across Life Sciences organizations. You will be a valued member of the Manufacturing and Digital Operations team and work collaboratively with manufacturing, quality, validation, automation, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative MES solutions that support digital manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, deploy, and support Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite (FTPS) and FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) MES applications.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) to support manufacturing execution and process compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable MES solutions.
• Integrate MES platforms with enterprise and plant-floor systems, including SAP, SCADA, PLCs, and other automation technologies.
• Support application testing, validation, troubleshooting, production deployments, and continuous improvement initiatives within regulated manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on experience developing and configuring Rockwell FactoryTalk PharmaSuite (FTPS) solutions.
• Experience designing, authoring, and maintaining Electronic Batch Records (EBRs).
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) architecture, implementation, and support.
• Experience integrating MES platforms with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced SQL development and database management skills.
• Experience developing and supporting RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience working within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences environments.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC).
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation technologies.
• Experience with Computer System Validation (CSV) and validated systems.
• Understanding of ISA-95 manufacturing integration standards.
• Familiarity with GAMP 5, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity, GMP, and cGMP requirements.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.

Pay

The annual salary for this position is between $125,000 - $150,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days at a client or Cognizant office. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements.

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