LabVantage LES Engineer

MUST HAVE LABVANTANGE EXPERIENCE

HYBRID Schedule (4 days/week onsite) in the following locations:

• Clinton, Indiana
• Fort Dodge, Iowa
• Elwood, Kansas

Open to subvendor candidates. Would like them to sit on site 4-5 days/week. Top locations are Clinton, IN, Fort Dodge, IA, Elwood, KS.

• System Design and Configuration:
  Contribute to the design and be responsible for the configuration and implementation of LES solutions. This includes building and modifying system workflows and configuring equipment integration based on defined requirements.
• Process Optimization:
  Collaborate with operations and quality teams to analyze manufacturing and laboratory workflows. You will use LES capabilities to help implement process improvements, reduce production cycle times, and enhance data integrity at the shop-floor level.
• System Management and Support:
  Provide frontline technical support for LES platforms. You will act as a key technical resource to troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring high availability for our manufacturing and lab teams.
• Integration:
  Assist with the integration between LES and other critical systems, such as our ERP (SAP), LIMS, and shop-floor equipment (PLCs/SCADA), ensuring a reliable flow of data.
• Validation and Compliance:
  Execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for LES enhancements and new implementations. You will be responsible for generating validation documentation and ensuring systems are maintained in a validated state, compliant with GxP and data integrity requirements.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, and Process Science teams to gather system requirements and provide updates on technical activities.
• User Training and Enablement:
  Develop training materials and conduct training sessions to ensure that manufacturing and lab personnel are proficient in using the LES systems effectively in their day-to‑day roles.

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Industrial, Chemical, Manufacturing, Computer Science) or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Required Experience:
  
  Prior hands‑on experience with the configuration, and support of an LES platform (e.g., Lab Vantage, Waters Empower, Soft Max etc.).
• Manufacturing Environment
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience working directly in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biologics, animal health, or another GxP-regulated industry.
• Regulatory Knowledge: A working knowledge of GxP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and familiarity with computer system validation (CSV) principles.
• Process Control Understanding:
  Familiarity with industrial automation concepts, including PLCs, SCADA, and how they integrate with higher‑level manufacturing systems.
• Database and SQL
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with SQL for data queries to support troubleshooting, data extraction, and report generation.
• Programming & Scripting:
  Proficiency in Python, Java script, or similar languages.
• AI Literacy:
  Proficiency in using approved GenAI tools to improve engineering productivity, including effective prompting, output validation, and secure handling of regulated data.

• Problem‑Solving:
  Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to systematically diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Process Analysis: A solid understanding of business process analysis and workflow design. Ability to read and interpret process maps and requirements documents.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with operators, scientists, and management.
• Cloud Platform Proficiency:
  Familiarity with Public Cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is a plus.
• Dev Sec Ops :
  Familiarity with the concepts of Dev Sec Ops , including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and source control (Git), is desirable.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Good…