Systems Engineer, Digital for Research & Technical Development
Moderna
Full-time
On-site
Norwood, MA
$109,200 - $174,600 USD yearly
IT
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Role Summary
Systems Engineer, Digital for Research & Technical Development. Build, integrate, and run/maintain Digital systems across Research and Technical Development. Based in Moderna’s Norwood, MA offices.
Responsibilities
- Translate requirements: Convert system/equipment/data-integration needs from various business groups into robust Digital Lab System solutions.
- Own lifecycle management: Lead end-to-end lifecycle of Digital Systems—including optimizations, maintenance, and version upgrades.
- Integrate systems: Engineer integrations between instruments and digital ecosystems to enable seamless data flow and interoperability.
- Partner and deliver: Collaborate with business analysts, software engineers, and automation engineers to deploy standard or hybrid end-to-end solutions.
- Drive operational excellence: Identify bottlenecks, propose improvements, and implement best practices to increase system reliability, performance, and usability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or relevant experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
- 5 - 8 years of experience in manufacturing and lab systems in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology.
- Experience translating requirements against ISA95/ISA88 structure from I/O to DCS then MES.
- Strong IT and OT technologies knowledge in both continuous and batch processes.
- Proficiency in S88 batch recipe creation, implementation, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with BUS technologies including Fieldbus, HART, Ethernet I/P, OPC; knowledge of Kepware and OPC tools.
- Experience in tech transfer between MST, Process Development, Technical Development and Manufacturing.
- Experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation for digital manufacturing/lab systems and with computerized system validation per 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11 and other regulatory requirements.
- Site-based role; not eligible for remote work.
Skills
- Creative, analytical, and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and make timely decisions.
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-location environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced project environment.
Education
- No additional education details beyond those in Qualifications.