Engineer, Manufacturing Applications

What Application Development & Maintenance contributes to Cardinal Health
Information Technology oversees the effective development, delivery, and operation of computing and information services. This function anticipates, plans, and delivers Information Technology solutions and strategies that enable operations and drive business value.

Application Development & Maintenance performs configuration or coding to develop, enhance and sustain the organization's software systems in a cross-functional team environment through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering practices. This job family programs and configures end user applications, systems, databases and websites to achieve the organization's internal needs and externally-facing business needs. Application Development & Maintenance partners with business leaders, investigates user needs and conducts regular assessments, maintenance and enhancements of existing applications.

The Software Engineer will support the manufacturing application Siemens Opcenter (formerly Camstar/MES) within the medical segment of the organization. As part of the medical device manufacturing application team, you will operate within a regulated, validated environment and ensure Opcenter supports compliant, efficient manufacturing processes.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures

• Works on complex projects of large scope

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems

• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives

• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Responsibilities:  

• Support delivery and ongoing enhancement of Siemens Opcenter Manufacturing Execution capabilities, including (but not limited to) electronic work instructions, equipment management, material management, genealogy/traceability, and process enforcement.

• Assist in the implementation and sustainment of a global enterprise Opcenter solution, ensuring consistency across sites.

• Build strong business partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional and technical teams.

• Gather business requirements and translate them into functional specifications, technical specifications, and validation documentation.

• Work with onshore/offshore development teams to execute configuration, customization, and solution delivery.

• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, quality, and IT teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Utilize SQL Server (experience with Oracle or other databases helpful) for queries, data analysis, and troubleshooting.

• Understand and operate within regulatory validation frameworks applicable to medical device manufacturing (e.g., FDA, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11).

• Configure and customize Opcenter MES modules, workflows, data collections, integration points, and UI elements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred or equivalent work experience preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, MES, or related technical discipline.

• Working knowledge of two or more relevant technologies preferred (MES, ERP, integration platforms, SQL, etc.).

• Experience with Siemens Opcenter (Camstar) configuration, architecture, and implementation.

• Strong SQL Server experience; familiarity with Oracle, DB2, or similar database technologies is a plus.

• Experience validating and documenting MES configurations or equivalent regulated system implementations within a GxP/medical device environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Anticipated salary range: $94,900 - $135,600

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 06/25/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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