Engineer, Software Engineer; Manufacturing - OpCenter​/MES

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health

Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.

Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross‑functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally‑facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

The Software Engineer will support the manufacturing application Siemens Opcenter (formerly Camstar/MES) within the medical segment of the organization. As part of the medical device manufacturing application team, you will operate within a regulated, validated environment and ensure Opcenter supports compliant, efficient manufacturing processes.

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

• Works on complex projects of large scope

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

• Support delivery and ongoing enhancement of Siemens Opcenter Manufacturing Execution capabilities, including (but not limited to) electronic work instructions, equipment management, material management, genealogy/traceability, and process enforcement.
• Assist in the implementation and sustainment of a global enterprise Opcenter solution, ensuring consistency across sites.
• Build strong business partnerships and work collaboratively with cross‑functional and technical teams.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications, technical specifications, and validation documentation.
• Work with onshore/offshore development teams to execute configuration, customization, and solution delivery.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, quality, and IT teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Utilize SQL Server (experience with Oracle or other databases helpful) for queries, data analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Understand and operate within regulatory validation frameworks applicable to medical device manufacturing (e.g., FDA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Configure and customize Opcenter MES modules, workflows, data collections, integration points, and UI elements.

• Bachelor?s degree in a related field preferred or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, MES, or related technical discipline.
• Working knowledge of two or more relevant technologies preferred (MES, ERP, integration platforms, SQL, etc.).
• Experience with Siemens Opcenter (Camstar) configuration, architecture, and implementation.
• Strong SQL Server experience; familiarity with Oracle, DB2, or similar database technologies is a plus.
• Experience validating and documenting MES configurations or equivalent regulated system implementations within a GxP/medical device environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Anticipated salary range: $94,900 - $135,600

Bonus eligible: No

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlex Pay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work‑Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

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