Unomedical s.r.o., a member of Convatec, is seeking a System Owner / Technical Lead MES. In this role, you will oversee the full lifecycle of manufacturing execution systems, ensuring alignment with operational needs and technological innovation. You will balance technical expertise with strategic vision to optimize manufacturing processes and maintain system integrity.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve MES applications and systems.
- Collaborate closely with production managers, engineers, and IT staff to define system requirements and design manufacturing solutions.
- Orchestrate clean, efficient, and maintainable code for MES systems, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure quality and share knowledge with the team regarding manufacturing execution systems.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing MES systems to ensure optimal manufacturing operations.
- Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle for manufacturing systems, from concept to deployment and maintenance.
- Stay updated with emerging MES technologies and apply them to improve existing manufacturing systems and processes.
- Work closely with QA teams to ensure MES applications are of the highest quality and meet manufacturing standards.
- Assist in the estimation of tasks, identify potential roadblocks in manufacturing processes, and propose solutions.
- Optimize MES systems for speed, scalability and compliance across production facilities.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in IT Systems operations, with a focus on regulatory and Quality Solutions.
- Experience with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) in manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of MES principles and software engineering patterns.
- Demonstrated experience with the Apriso platform and other MES technologies.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Github) for manufacturing software development.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for addressing complex manufacturing challenges.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate with production teams and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for manufacturing software.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and how MES systems integrate with other enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, etc.).
- A Masters / Bachelor's degree in Business, Information technology, or a related field.
- English language proficiency.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
- ITIL 4, Prince 2 or GMP certification is a plus.
- Portuguese or Spanish language skills are a plus.
Technical Stack
- Apriso platform
- MES technologies
- Version control systems (e.g., Github)
Team & Environment
You will work in a cross-functional team including production managers, engineers, and IT staff.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual global incentive plan-bonus
- Large corporation with representation and manufacturing plants in the world
- Stable employer in Slovakia, Košice region
- Introduction program according to company standards
- Development trainings
- Career opportunities for internal employees
- Referral bonus system
- Recognition program
- Supplementary pension plan after the trial period with the employer's contribution
- Social fund (various support and perks for employees)
- Compensation: minimum €2,900 / monthly (depending on experience and quality of the candidate)
Work Mode
This is a remote position based in Slovakia.
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