We are looking for a Senior MES and Manufacturing Systems Integration Consultant to design, implement and support manufacturing data and execution systems in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.

This role sits between the plant floor and the enterprise layer. You will work across process historians, supervisory systems, manufacturing execution and ERP connectivity, helping clients build reliable, compliant and scalable data flows from equipment through to SAP.

- Location: Canada
- Worke mode: Remote
- Working hours: Must be available to start work between 6:00 and 7:00 AM ET to ensure overlap with the France-based team.
- Industry: Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology (GMP-regulated)

Key Responsibilities:

- Gather and document functional and technical requirements with process, quality, automation and IT stakeholders
- Design interfaces and data flows across the historian, supervisory, MES and SAP layers, following ISA-95 principles
- Configure, test and document solutions, and support commissioning and qualification
- Produce validation documentation in line with GMP and computerised system validation (CSV) expectations
- Provide second and third line support, including root cause analysis for incidents
- Advise on system architecture and recommend improvements to data integrity, reliability and scalability
- Share knowledge with client teams and mentor junior consultants

Requirements:

- Hands-on experience in at least three of the four technologies listed below, with working knowledge of the fourth:

- Aspen InfoPlus.21 (IP.21) with Aspen Production Record Manager (APRM)

- Configure and maintain IP.21 tags, records and data collection from plant equipment
- Set up and support APRM for batch and production record capture, including batch genealogy and reporting
- Troubleshoot data quality, historian performance and interface issues

- Ignition (Inductive Automation)

- Build and support Ignition projects, including tag providers, Perspective or Vision screens, scripting and database connections
- Integrate Ignition with PLCs and other systems through OPC UA and related protocols
- Understand how Ignition fits alongside a historian and an MES layer

- Siemens MES (Opcenter Execution Pharma or SIMATIC IT)

- Configure and support electronic batch records, master batch records, recipes and workflows
- Contribute to the design, build, testing and deployment of the MES, including integration with equipment and enterprise systems
- Support go-live and hypercare activities

- SAP Plant Connectivity (SAP PCo)

- Configure SAP PCo agents, sources and destinations to move shop floor data into SAP
- Work with SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (MII)



or SAP Digital Manufacturing, and the related ERP integration points
- Diagnose connectivity, message flow and mapping issues between the plant and SAP

- A minimum of 5 years in manufacturing systems, MES or industrial data roles, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical device manufacturing
- Working knowledge of GMP, data integrity principles and computerised system validation
- Strong understanding of OPC, SQL and general industrial networking concepts
- Clear communication skills and comfort working with both technical and business stakeholders
- Fluent English; French is an advantage for roles based in Quebec
- Based in Canada and available to work Eastern Time hours

Desirable

- Experience with additional historians or MES platforms
- Knowledge of Python, JavaScript or SQL scripting for integration and reporting
- Exposure to data science, analytics or digitalisation initiatives built on manufacturing data
- Experience across a full MES lifecycle, from design through to go-live

Expected Compensation Range:
120K. The final compensation offered will be determined based on the candidate’s level of experience, skills, and qualifications, in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements.

Canadian Experience Requirement:
No Canadian work experience is required for this position. Candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of previous Canadian experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:
No Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. All stages of the recruitment process are conducted by human recruiters and hiring managers.

Statement Regarding Job Vacancy:
This position is a Job creation, created to support ongoing project needs.

Recruitment Process & Feedback Timeline:
Candidates will receive feedback on their application within a maximum of 45 days from the date of application or from their most recent interview stage.

Why choose us

- An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
- An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
- A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available




- A dynamic work workplace that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)

Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.

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Who are we?

Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.

At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:

Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!

Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!

Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.

As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!

📌 Senior MES and Manufacturing Systems Integration Consultant (Canada)
🏢 Amaris Consulting
📍 Canada