Assistant Process Engineer Jobs in Piscataway, NJ

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Location: Albany, New York OR Remote with travel on need basis
Job Description:
Capgemini is seeking an experienced POMS MES Techno-Functional SME with deep expertise in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) within a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor and bridge between business stakeholders, manufacturing operations, quality organizations, validation teams, and technical delivery teams to support, enhance, configure, and implement POMS MES solutions across manufacturing sites.
This role requires a combination of strong functional knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, hands-on POMS MES expertise, and familiarity with CSV validation and regulatory compliance requirements.
Your Role:
Business & Functional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and IT stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business requirements into MES functional specifications, solution designs, and implementation strategies.
• Lead requirements workshops, discovery sessions, fit-gap analyses, design reviews, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Partner with manufacturing teams to optimize production workflows and leverage POMS MES capabilities to improve operational performance.
• Drive alignment between MES solutions, manufacturing processes, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.
• Support process harmonization initiatives across manufacturing sites.

MES Technical Responsibilities:

• Configure, support, and enhance POMS MES workflows, electronic batch records (EBR), recipes, and manufacturing execution processes.
• Support MES module configuration, troubleshooting, and issue resolution activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for production support issues.
• Support and review MES integrations with enterprise systems such as ERP, LIMS, Historians, Automation/SCADA, and other manufacturing applications.
• Review technical specifications, configuration documentation, and implementation deliverables.
• Assist with system deployments, upgrades, migrations, and release management activities.
• Provide expertise in electronic batch record execution, deviations management, manufacturing investigations, and exception handling.

Validation & Compliance Responsibilities:

• Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Author, review, and maintain validation documentation including:
• User Requirements Specifications (URS), Functional Requirements Specifications (FRS), Design Specifications (DS), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ)
• Validation Summary Reports (VSR)
• Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5 Guidelines, GMP.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of experience in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Biotech manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting or implementing POMS MES solutions.
• Strong understanding of MES concepts, electronic batch records (EBR), batch execution, manufacturing operations, and production workflows.
• Experience working in GxP-regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, validation methodologies, and quality systems.
• Experience supporting MES implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and production support activities.
• Ability to review and interpret functional and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with large-scale MES implementation or site rollout programs.
• Exposure to system integrations involving ERP, LIMS, Historian, SCADA, or automation platforms.
• Knowledge of ISA-95 manufacturing standards and digital manufacturing architectures.
• Experience supporting global manufacturing organizations.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $73,000 - $174,000/year.
Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.
The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.
These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.
It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.
In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.
Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.
Disclaimers
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