MES Recipe Author at Cognizant in Hopkins, Minnesota

Job Description:

Please note- Cognizant will not be able to provide any visa sponsorship / transfer for this role and we are sorry for that 

Mode of hire- Full time/ Permanent with Cognizant 

Required Skills :

•    Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing/Process/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field

•    Hands on experience with Recipe and Workflow Authoring tools ( Warehouse and Distribution, Solid Bulk Mfg., Packaging, compliant eBR/eDHR, chemical synthesis) for MES Systems such as Rockwell FTPS, Siemens Op Center/Camstar, Werum

•    Integration experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, Oracle

•     Knowledgeable in discrete manufacturing processes such as CNC, molding, extrusion, assembly, packaging, stamping, additive manufacturing

Job Description

•    Work with stakeholders to map the manufacturing process including detailed process plans

•    Develop models for process (Product, BOM, workflow, specs), physical (Enterprise, plant, location, resources), and real-time processing

•    Master recipe authoring /configuring MES system following S88 standards.  Test, validate and demonstrate Master Recipes

•    Create equipment Status diagram

•    Develop validation test cases and perform testing ( IQ,OQ, PQ)

•    Interface testing between MES and other systems such as ERP, LIMS, LES, PLM, CRM, EAM, Doc Management, and SCADA/Historian 

•    Interface with support equipment such as Weight Scales, Barcode Scanners, RFID, and Terminals including legacy and current technology

•    Perform or aid in unit and system testing 

•    Lead training initiatives such as content, in-person, and remote

•    Develop validation test cases and performing IQ,OQ, PQ testing

•    Develop implementation schedules for greenfield, rip and replace, expansion, and upgrades

•    Perform troubleshooting bringing in the right resources minimizing client disruption

•    Collaborate with remote teams and locations around the world such as operations, QC/QA, maintenance, IT, training, procurement, materials management, etc.  

Preferred Skills

•    Strong foundation with manufacturing standards such as S95, S88, and ISO-62240

•    Understand historian integration like PI or Aspen Tech.  

•    Knowledge and skill to troubleshoot interface or integration issues between various manufacturing systems using a methodical process

•    Competent with design and workflow tools to create diagrams

•    Excellent communication skills and working with remote teams

•    Ability to collaborate, build relationships, and drive successful results through partnerships and across departments Self-starter and able to work independently

•    Sound judgment and excellent problem-solving skills in handling balanced, complex issues