Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Avantor
Job overview
The Engineer, Applications Development at Avantor works within IT to develop and support systems for production planning and execution, impacting manufacturing efficiency.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing, configuring, testing, and implementing SAP-based solutions, supporting production systems, collaborating with global teams, managing projects, and researching new technologies to meet business needs.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's or master's in computer science or related field, 5+ years with SAP ECC/S4 in PP and QM modules, ABAP programming knowledge, and experience in chemical manufacturing production processes.
Career development
Avantor offers career growth through diverse learning experiences and opportunities to contribute to impactful scientific advancements.
Work environment and culture
Avantor promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture focused on career growth and making a positive impact through science.
Company information
Avantor is a global company with 14,000+ associates dedicated to advancing life-changing science and delivering patient treatments and medical devices.
Job location and travel
The position is hybrid onsite at Avantor's Radnor, PA office, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office.
Application process
Applicants can apply directly; accommodations are available upon request via email; Avantor does not accept unsolicited agency submissions without formal assignment.
Unique job features
The job uniquely involves working with SAP PP, QM, and integration modules in a chemical manufacturing context, including system validation and deployment at new locations.
Company overview
Avantor is a global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education, and advanced technologies industries. They generate revenue through the sale of laboratory supplies, chemicals, equipment, and services that support research, production, and clinical applications. Founded in 1904, Avantor has a rich history of innovation and growth, including significant acquisitions like VWR in 2017, which expanded their global footprint and product offerings.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your expertise with SAP ECC and S4, especially focusing on PP and QM modules, along with your hands-on configuration experience and knowledge of PP-WM integration.
Emphasize your understanding of production planning, execution processes, and SAP Production Master Data, including any experience with data load activities and system validation concepts relevant to chemical manufacturing.
Apply through multiple channels such as Avantor's corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with professionals in Avantor's IT or production planning divisions on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent Avantor projects, expressing interest in their SAP implementations, or asking about their experience with hybrid work at the Radnor office.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'SAP ECC,' 'S4,' 'PP module,' 'QM module,' 'ABAP,' 'production planning,' and 'system validation' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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