The Senior MES Functional Analyst will participate in implementing, supporting, and enhancing technology projects specifically related to Penumbra’s Manufacturing Execution Systems.
The role will serve as a liaison between business process owners in Business Units, Functional Groups, and IT.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Utilize expertise in MES modules, such as business process modeling, to help the company roll out an eDHR solution.
• Participate in architecting and implementing solutions that improve business process efficiency and accuracy for MES solution.
• Apply domain expertise to advise the business units on best practices, processes, and system improvements to drive the full adoption of MES solutions.
• Empower users and super-users by training and performing knowledge transfer to leverage IT systems for the business process automation and optimization.
• Gather and document business requirements, formulate use cases and participate in solution design activities.
• Interface with other systems and technical development of MES transactions and screens.
• Participate in future MES projects by performing the following activities: gathering requirements, data mapping, documenting specifications, and design details, and deploying enhancements.
• Define and manage the scope, strategy, user stories and measures of success.
• Support future MES integrations with PLM, QMS, ERP applications etc.
• Partner with end users and process owners to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) as well as domestic and global quality system regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Understand relevant security, privacy and compliance principles and adhere to the regulations, standards, and procedures that are applicable to the Company.
• Ensure other members of the department follow the QMS, regulations, standards, and procedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications - Required
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience deploying Camstar MES systems
• Solid experience with developing and maintaining business and technical documentation related to MES software
• Strong attention to detail, individual initiative, and organization skills
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize assignments while handling various projects simultaneously
Position Qualifications - Preferred
• MES/MESA certification preferred
• Hands-on manufacturing shop floor management and distribution operations experience strongly preferred
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience desired
• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills desired
Working Conditions
• General office and environment
• Willingness and ability to work on site.
• Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires some lifting and moving of up to 5 pounds • Must be able to move between buildings and floors.
• Must be able to remain stationary and use a computer or other standard office equipment, such as a printer or copy machine, for an extensive period of time each day.
• Must be able to read, prepare emails, and produce documents and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to move within the office and access file cabinets or supplies, as needed.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information with employees at all levels on a daily basis.
Annual Base Salary Range: $142,000 - $200,000/ year
We offer a competitive compensation package plus a benefits and equity program, when applicable.
Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field with 8 or more years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience deploying Camstar MES systems
- Experience developing and maintaining business and technical documentation related to MES software
- Strong attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize assignments while handling multiple projects simultaneously
- MES or MESA certification
- Hands-on manufacturing shop floor management and distribution operations experience
- Medical device, pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated industry experience
- Analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
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What We Do
Penumbra, Inc., headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel products and has a broad portfolio that addresses challenging medical conditions in markets with significant unmet need. Penumbra sells its products to hospitals and healthcare providers primarily through its direct sales organization in the United States, most of Europe, Canada and Australia, and through distributors in select international markets. The Penumbra logo is a trademark of Penumbra, Inc. Members of the Penumbra team agree that this is where their work has meaning -- we are transforming the treatment of some of the world's most devastating conditions. Penumbra is where everyone's ideas matter, and where learning and growth are constant.
