Take your career to the next level with Amaris Consulting as a MES Application Support Engineer (Pharma) . Become part of an international team, thrive in a global group with €800M turnover and 1,000+ clients worldwide, and an agile environment by planning the kickoff and follow up on projects. Join Amaris Consulting, where you can develop your potential and make a difference within the company.

✍️ WHAT WOULD YOU NEED?

Must-have:

• Solid experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) , ideally in pharma; experience with Körber PAS-X is a strong plus
• Good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Good knowledge of Oracle and PostgreSQL databases
• Understanding of GxP standards and compliance in a regulated environment
• Good knowledge of IT infrastructure technologies , ideally including Citrix
• Understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments and their role in pharmaceutical manufacturing (data acquisition and control systems)
• Strong team player , solution-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable in an international & intercultural environment
• English: Advanced / Fluent

Nice to have:

• Location: Based in Barcelona (or willing to relocate)
• 3–5 years of professional experience in production processes with a focus on IT systems or engineering
• Knowledge or first experience with MES platforms (especially Körber PAS-X 3.2 or newer )
• Knowledge of Docker and/or RedHat OpenShift / Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with Docker-based deployments
• Experience with Oracle database administration or integration in manufacturing IT systems
• Experience working with Citrix environments

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will be part of the extended workbench for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and their technical environments, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of MES applications in a regulated pharma context. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide technical and process support to ensure smooth daily operations of the MES Application
• Execute service requests from IT functions, business users, and key stakeholders
• Drive continual improvement in MES technical activities and support processes
• Test, document, implement, and communicate change requests related to MES Applications and their environments
• Execute continual improvement activities to enhance support quality and efficiency

Operational responsibilities:

• Provide business hours coverage and support planned out-of-hours/weekend activities
• Maintain and update application documentation
• Coordinate testing activities and maintain test evidence
• Ensure GxP compliance across operations and access processes
• Coordinate application and infrastructure changes with relevant IT stakeholders and SMEs
• Manage daily operations of MES Applications and Platforms
• Analyze system performance, capacity, and scalability , and propose improvements
• Perform security and access-related reviews (CIA: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability)
• Maintain configuration items and perform periodic reviews
• Review user access, license consumption, and security controls

Technical operations:

• Ensure proper technical operations, including: Disaster Recovery tests
• Backup reviews and restore checks
• Patching and upgrading MES-related systems
• Coordinate new demands with IT stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Manage change requests end-to-end: testing, documentation, and communication
• Provide complete support during audits , including on-site presence when formally requested
• Ensure GxP standards and training prerequisites are always fulfilled