As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers. Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions.
R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.
Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm. Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services. Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.
What R.E. Mason Offers Associates:
R.E. Mason is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, R.E. Mason Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Paid company holidays
Career Development Program
Retirement and Financial Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules
The successful candidate will work with our team and many of the leading pharma and biopharma manufacturers to drive efficiency and regulatory compliance in their facilities. The Software Engineer will also work in the development, delivery, and commissioning of state-of-the-art manufacturing execution systems and solutions for R.E. Mason’s industrial customers. The primary platforms that R.E. Mason will implement include Emerson’s Syncade MES, Bio-G scheduling platforms, and Plantweb Optics/Analytics digital transformation solutions.
The Software Engineer will also provide aftermarket (“Lifecycle”) and staff augmentation support to customers. Typically, this includes maintaining and updating existing site MES systems, implementing small scale expansion projects, and assisting with process optimization projects. The Software Engineer will report to the Project Execution Services Manager located in the R.E. Mason RTP office.
Specific Responsibilities
Work with customers to analyze/develop functional requirements for MES solutions through client interviews and documentation analysis
Work in a team to develop detailed designs, implement, troubleshoot and test Syncade MES solutions that meet client/project requirements. Including but not limited to:
Recipes / Work flows
Equipment Management
Materials management
Document Management
Reports Configuration
Interface with the Solutions Consultant team to identify and create new business opportunities
Develop documentation including creating test scripts as required for validated facilities
Work independently on-site at a customer location
Support start-up and commissioning activities at customer sites
Travel in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia – approximately 25%
US Citizenship required
Demonstrated interest in software development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in team environment; a team player
Self-directed, self-motivated, and detail oriented
Customer focused
Organized and reliable; Demonstrates integrity
Valid driver’s license required
Required Education and Experience
B.S. in CHE, EE, ME, Comp. Eng, Comp. Sci., or other related disciplines
0-5 years of relevant experience
MS Office Experience
Preferred Experience/Competencies
Experience with Emerson’s Manufacturing Execution Systems (Syncade) or similar products such as Werum Pas-X
Experience with object oriented programming using XML, SQL, VBScript, Web Parts, Web Services, etc.
Understanding of regulated and validated systems
Experience with .NET technologies
ISA-95 Enterprise-Control System Integration Model
Batch process control/ISA S88 experience
Basic Networking
Standing
Walking
Sitting
Kneeling
Reaching Overhead
Climbing
Pushing and Pulling
Lifting - 30 pounds
Using a Computer
Using a Telephone
Driving
Apperture is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of Apperture’s Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Apperture, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.
This is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of any required pre-employment and, if applicable, ongoing drug testing, including testing mandated by customer site access requirements.
