Engineer, Applications Development

Avantor is a global company dedicated to advancing life-changing science. They are seeking an Engineer in Applications Development to analyze business problems and develop automated systems to meet user requirements, while providing support to ensure system availability during operational hours.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze moderately complex business problems to be solved with automated systems
• Provide technical expertise in identifying, evaluating and developing systems and procedures that are cost effective and meet user requirements
• Configure system settings and options; executes unit, integration and acceptance testing; and assists in creating specifications for systems to meet business requirements
• Designs details of automated systems
• Be the solution expert for all systems supporting Production planning and execution (SAP ECC and S4), Bartender labeling solution and any other manufacturing/planning corporate systems and interfaces with other connected systems
• Works directly with business users to understand business requirements
• Design, configure, test and implement solutions and software applications that meet business requirements
• Work directly with global development teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure solutions are delivered and implemented according to specifications
• Provide production support for any system issues
• Research latest technologies that could provide value and benefit to the business
• Manage projects as requested including budget, timeline, and resources
• Work with third party software providers as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, industrial engineering or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of experience working with SAP ECC and/or S4 on PP and QM module including hands on configuration of these systems
• Knowledge on the PP-WM integration is also required
• Experience with SAP PP and/or PP-PI, QM
• Strong understanding of the Production planning and Production Execution business processes
• ABAP knowledge and any other programming knowledge/experience is a plus
• Understanding of the business processes for production planning and execution in a chemical manufacturing context from the raw material receipt to the finished goods delivery
• Complete understanding of SAP Production Master Data and past experience in SAP data load activity
• Past experiences in deploying SAP in new location including fit/gap analysis, designing new custom functionality, configuring and building enhancements until supporting user acceptance testing and post go live support
• Good knowledge of the systems validation concepts, change control procedures for both configuration and technical developments in an ABAP system
• Effective written, oral communications and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment, working independently and prioritizing work
• Must have strong teamwork skills and the ability to develop working relationships
• Must be able to communicate with all levels of management
• Knowledge of the SAP ABAP programming language and ability to debug custom programs is also required