MES Engineer (Siemens Opcenter)

Takeda Lessines is looking for a Junior MES Engineer to support and evolve our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) landscape, based on Siemens Opcenter. You will help ensure reliable shopfloor execution, accurate electronic batch records, and robust integrations with automation and enterprise systems-working closely with Manufacturing stakeholders, Quality, and the Automation team., * Provide day-to-day support of the MES platform (Siemens Opcenter): incident triage, troubleshooting, and user support with guidance from senior engineers.

• On low to medium complexity modifications, act as a key contact for Manufacturing stakeholders : gather needs, clarify requirements, translate operational expectations into MES solutions, and support go-live.
• Build strong collaboration with the Automation team: align on equipment connectivity, troubleshooting across layers (MES-SCADA/PLC & DCS), and coordinate changes impacting manufacturing execution.
• Configure and maintain MES master data under change control.
• Contribute to the delivery of MES for small to medium size projects (requirements, functional specs, configuration, testing, deployment).
• Participate in computer system validation (CSV) activities in a regulated GMP environment (risk assessment, test scripts, traceability, evidence).
• Support interfaces and data flows between MES and connected systems (e.g., ERP, historians, LIMS, SCADA/PLC , DCS layers) with guidance from senior engineers.
• Maintain documentation (SOPs, work instructions, configuration specs) and support training materials for end users.
• Promote continuous improvement: identify recurring issues, propose pragmatic solutions.
• Participate to a "On Call" support level 2

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (pharma/biotech/med devices is a plus).
• Interest or initial exposure to MES concepts.
• Understanding of software lifecycle basics: requirements, testing, change control, and documentation.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Siemens Opcenter (Execution Pharma/Process/Discrete) or other MES platforms.
• Familiarity with GMP/CSV expectations (GAMP 5 concepts, data integrity/ALCOA+).
• Understanding of integrations (APIs, middleware, SQL basics) and industrial automation context (SCADA/PLC, DCS).
• Experience with SQL queries.

Core Competencies / Skills / Leadership Behaviors

• Motivated and eager to learn, with curiosity for shopfloor processes and digital manufacturing.
• Team player who collaborates naturally with Production, Quality, IT, and Automation.
• Strong communication skills: able to listen actively, explain technical topics in an accessible way, and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work in a structured, regulated environment with strong attention to documentation, change control, and detail.
• Professional working proficiency in English; French is highly valued for day-to-day collaboration in Lessines.

• Collaboration A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.

• Innovation Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.

• Great Place to Work Recognized for our culture and ways of working, we're proud to be Certified as a Great Place to Work^® in 25 countries and regions.

• Work-Life Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.

• Empowerment Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient

Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People

Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet

Protect our planet.

Data & Digital

Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

What we believe in

Our values of Takeda-ism are Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance, with Integrity as the core. These are brought to life through actions based on Patient, Trust, Reputation and Business, in that order.

Our belief in putting people first extends beyond our patients - it includes their families and communities, as well as our Takeda colleagues and their families.

We are committed to embracing our differences, valuing different perspectives, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusiveness and empowerment.

Our embedded Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy enables us to attract and retain exceptional talent, drives innovation, and helps address systemic inequalities in our communities.

• Integrity
• Fairness
• Honesty
• Perseverance

On the Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS) team at Takeda, you'll be part of a rapidly transforming industry that's applying technology and data in new ways. Within our agile, innovative, people-centric organization, your work will matter every day as you use your skills to help us manufacture therapies for patients on our four platforms: * Small Molecules * Biologics * Plasma As part of the GMS team, you'll have the opportunity to pursue unique experiences and build new skills, and you'll know that the work you do every day makes an impact - on our patients, our people, our planet, and on yourself.