Automation Engineer (MES Integration)

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Full Time
PACIV Puerto Rico
Mid Level
PACIV, a global leader in industrial automation solutions servicing the Life Sciences sector, is looking for a Automation Engineer to support the design, implementation, validation, and maintenance of integrations between Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and shop floor automation systems. This role supports regulated manufacturing environments and ensures reliable, compliant data flow for electronic batch records (EBR) and manufacturing analytics.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
  • Design and implement MES integrations with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and plant IT/OT systems
  • Configure interfaces for EBR, OEE monitoring, data historians, and analytics tools
  • Develop integration and interface design documentation
  • Execute validation activities (URS, TMX, DSP, IQ/OQ/PQ)
  • Support SOP development and training when required
  • Collaborate with manufacturers and internal stakeholders

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Computer, Mechanical) or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of MES–automation integration experience in GMP-regulated environments
  • Hands-on experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Kepware, and OSI PI systems
  • GMP and CSV experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to provide references for similar projects completed within the last 3 years

Desired Hard Skill Sets:
  • Industrial Automation: PLCs (ControlLogix, PLC5, SLC500), Siemens, HMI, SCADA
  • Protocols & Integration: OPC UA/DA, Modbus TCP, REST APIs, Kepware
  • Historians & Data: OSI PI (Data Archive, PI Vision, Event Frames), batch/lot data, OEE
  • Configuration: PLC/DCS tag setup, MES interfaces, gateways, historian templates

Desired Soft Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt quickly.
  • Deals well with uncertainty and pressure.
  • Works well with others, within a team and takes accountability.
  • Result driven and self-motivated.
  • Organized, with strong computer literacy such as MS Project, Excel, etc.
  • Fully fluent in English and Spanish.
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