Job Description

MES - Principal Consultant - Multiple locations available

Requisition ID

: (20008295)

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-Austin

Other Locations

: United States-California-Irvine, United States-North Carolina-Durham, United States-Pennsylvania-Royersford

Job Function

: Engineering

Job Posting Date

: Jan 15, 2021, 3:53:34 AM

If you are an MES Principal Consultant professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in one of our regional offices (Austin, Durham, Philadelphia, Irvine), you will perform and direct the development, design, implementation, testing and delivery of MES Solutions. Principal Consultants are key members of a diverse team of professionals executing MES projects in Life Sciences and related industries. Candidates must have an excellent understanding of key manufacturing processes in the Life Sciences industry in order to develop and execute the MES strategies used on assigned projects.

A successful candidate must be able to quickly develop good working relationships with the Emerson project team members and the client project team. They will participate in all phases of a project from requirements definition through plant startup in a customer facing role. They also must work closely with Project Managers and other technical resources to deliver a successful technical solution that meets the projects requirements for quality, budget, and schedule. Travel to various project sites will be required for requirements gathering, client meetings, engineering support and delivery as required.

AS AN MES PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT, YOU WILL:

* Architect and lead the implementation of MES and system integration projects for Life Sciences customers, applying S95 project concepts
* Independently leads multi-discipline technologies on mega-projects or programs of high complexity
* Conduct customer/project workshops, utilizing Emersons MES project methodology, to analyze user requirements to define functional requirements for MES solutions through client interviews and documentation analysis
* Develop detailed designs, implement, troubleshoot and test Syncade MES solutions that meet client requirements
* Provide project execution leadership and mentor fellow project members
* Acts internally and externally as an industry-wide expert in MES.
* Accountable for the successful application of technology in the organization and for developing customer relationships. Capable of directing the activities of multiple Lead Engineers, Technical Consultants, or Senior Technical Consultants
* Directs discussions determining strategic operating policies or technical direction, devising ways of reaching objectives in the most economical manner and of solving unusual complex technical problems involving several disciplines.
* Understanding, exposure and adherence to Quality Management
* Quickly learn new skills and technologies
* Work effectively at different levels within project teams, client organizations and sales
* Refine/optimize and follow Business Process Maps and/or Use Cases for configuration of execution workflows
* Develop and improve processes, procedures and tools used in the execution of projects
* Work with customers to influence long-term manufacturing plans and strategies, identify potential projects, explain Emerson products and services capabilities and frame those projects including financial justification.
* Act as a liaison between the internal project team, internal management, and customer project teams and management
* Understand the project scope and financials, and participate in the framing and quoting of projects to ensure successful project execution
* Identify change orders and justify changes to Project Management; resolve issues and establish priorities between projects
* Proactively develop customer relationships; anticipate and provide solutions to customer needs giving high priority to customer satisfaction

WHO YOU ARE:

You set aggressive goals and have high standards. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders. You articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable. You articulate messages in a way that is broadly understandable. You experiment with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organizational outcomes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

* BS degree with minimum of 15 years overall experience, including a minimum of 10+ years project experience, and at least 8 years experience working on MES projects in the Life Sciences industry
* Deployment experience with plant floor/Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) solutions (e.g. Syncade, Rockwell, ProPack Data, Werum PAS-X)
* Knowledgeable in FDA validation requirements preferred, including: User Requirement and Design Specs, Business Process Procedures, Design Reviews, Requirements gathering
* Excellent verbal and written common skills in English
* Experience with the compliance of systems and batch record and data integrity
* Ability to communicate effectively with customers in English and employees at different levels of the organization
* Must have the demonstrated ability to work in a team environment as both a leader and an individual contributor
* Experience with SDLC (Waterfall/Agile)
* Experience developing user requirements, Functional Specification documents and test scripts for MES projects.
* A minimum of 25% travel is expected with this position. Travel will be mostly domestic, but some international travel may be required
* Legal authorization to work in the United States - sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

WHY EMERSON?

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We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more. We provide employees flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our companys values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.

Diversity and Inclusion at Emerson is about welcoming, respecting, and valuing the differences each employee possesses. Inclusion is creating a real sense of engagement, belonging and connection for all employees. Learn more about ourCulture & Values and about Diversity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson, a Fortune 500 company with $18.4 billion in sales, more than 20 Innovation, Solutions & Engineering Centers, and 200 manufacturing locations worldwide, is committed to helping employees grow and thrive throughout their careers. We are innovators, question-askers and problem-solvers. We dont settle for good enough or This is the way its always been done. Instead, we push ourselves and strive for the never been done before.

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