MES Engineer - PasX

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Cognizant in Life Science Manufacturing in CE region

Cognizant is a world leader in delivering digital transformation solutions to Life Sciences. Through our knowledge and expertise in Automation, MES & Digital, we deliver stable manufacturing systems that are optimized to improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining compliance.

Our specialist engineering teams have the aptitude to deliver and support Pharma 4.0 architectures and solutions covering all IT, OT and IoT applications, infrastructures and services.

Operating across 5 continents and with over 300,000 skilled employees, Cognizant partners with the leading Life Sciences companies globally to provide performance improvements, reduced costs and improve time to market. We are your single end to end partner for consultancy, design implementation, optimization and support for all applications in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Manufacturing stack.

We're looking for dedicated, innovative and driven talent to join our expanding team. This role requires a full, 5 day week onsite presence on the client site.

• Lead and manage MES implementation phases including design, configuration, validation, deployment, and support.
• Translate business requirements into PASX system design and functional specifications.
• Provide governance over PASX object modeling, system integration and recipe life cycle management.
• Conduct project planning, risk management, and progress tracking aligned with GxP and project goals.
• Serve as technical advisor for CRs, GMP readiness, and MES operational strategies.
• Create data and equipment model for implementation of MES functionalities.
• Author and configure MES eBRs.
• Development and update of SOPs.
• Test, validate and demonstrate eBRs. Post go‑live support.

• 7+ years of MES experience, with 5+ years specifically in PasX.
• Must have hands‑on experience with deployment of MES.
• Strong knowledge of ISA-88/ISA-95 standards, GMP regulations, and MES best practices.
• Strong knowledge of Master data management and configuration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
• Proven leadership in large‑scale Pharma/Biotech MES deployments.
• Familiarity with Bioconjugate or Biologics processes.
• Experience using Kneat or other e‑validation systems.
• Background in multi‑site/global MES governance models.
• Bachelor or Master in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline.
• MES/SCV/GAMP certification is preferred.
• PMP or Agile certification a plus.

To apply for this inclusive and collaborative MES Engineer - job, do not hesitate to contact Cognizant today.