SIEMENS OPCENTER MES Consultant - Freelance
Location: Hybrid in Lyon, France
Contract: 12 months, freelance
Start: January 2027
Languages: French & English
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced MES Consultant to support a pharmaceutical manufacturing project, specifically focusing on the migration from an existing MES solution to Siemens Opcenter. The consultant will be responsible for adapting current production specifications, configuring the new MES, and supporting its implementation and qualification in alignment with site processes and GxP requirements. Collaboration with Smart Factory, Production, Quality, and Automation teams will be essential to ensure the MES configuration aligns with production processes and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- MES Configuration & Setup
- Adapt existing MES specifications for the new MES environment.
- Configure production workflows, including electronic recipes and master data.
- Set up quality control points and associated alerts.
- Configure equipment connections to the MES.
- Support the migration from the existing MES environment to the new MES.
- Testing & Qualification
- Perform dry runs.
- Execute IQ activities in both pre-production and production environments.
- Write and execute IQ/OQ/PQ test protocols.
- Conduct test runs to resolve deviations and complete qualification activities.
- Prepare qualification reports.
Required Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Siemens Opcenter MES.
- Proficient in MES configuration and implementation.
- Experienced in MES migration projects, particularly transitioning from an existing MES to a new MES environment.
- Hands-on experience with production workflows, electronic recipes, and master data.
- Experience with MES qualification and validation within a pharmaceutical/GxP environment.
- Good understanding of IQ/OQ/PQ and pharmaceutical validation processes.
- Collaborative experience working with Production, Quality, Automation, and Smart Factory teams.
- Ability to analyze existing MES specifications and adapt them to a new MES environment.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
- Fluency in French and English.
If you believe you match the job profile, please apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Work locationFrance, Lyon, Switzerland