Lead the design, configuration, integration, testing, commissioning, and qualification of MES solutions for life science manufacturing. Serve as solution architect and technical project lead, guide engineers and technicians, develop execution plans and budgets, manage project profitability, and support customer relationships. Integrate MES with controls, ERP, LIMS, historians, databases, and other systems while ensuring GMP and regulatory compliance. Mentor junior staff and travel to client sites as needed.
An engineering firm specializing in process controls solutions and experts in the design, programming and deployment of automation systems for process, manufacturing, commercial buildings and public sector utilities is opening a Senior MES Engineer position in Raleigh, North Carolina (USA)
This is a great opportunity to join a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States skilled at electrical design, control system manufacturing, process integration, programming, testing, training, and ongoing support.
Company Size : 201-500
Education : A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or the Applied Sciences required.
Experience :
Proven experience with all phases of MES projects including conceptual, basis of design, implementation, testing, start-up, and commissioning in the Life Science industry
Familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements of the life science industry such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.
Demonstrated proficiency with designing and implementing integrated EBR recipes using GAMP5, S88, and S95 standards
Preferred certifications and credentials :
Key Competencies :
Greater than 10 years with capabilities in the below areas is preferred : MES solution deployment experience with but not limited to Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, or POMS
Required tools/systems/processes mastery :
Experience – Greater than 10 years with capabilities in the below areas is preferred:
MES solution deployment experience with but not limited to Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, or POMS
Proven experience with all phases of MES projects including conceptual, basis of design, implementation, testing, start-up, and commissioning in the Life Science industry
Familiarity with life science industry regulatory requirements such as cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.
Proficiency with designing and implementing integrated EBR recipes using GAMP5, S88, and S95 standards
Support software and configuration required for external systems interfaces such as DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI, and Maximo
Strong knowledge of historian technology and reporting systems
Experience with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, etc.
Strong knowledge of IT/OT networking
Work Model: 100% onsite at client/project locations. Must live within reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to Raleigh with limited relocation assistance available.
Travel : Ability to travel up to 30% worst case (10% is typical with last couple years depending on project)
Physical Demands of Position : Seeing, color perception, hearing, listening, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, and pulling
Working Condition : Expected on client location 5 days a week, Standard office environment, On-site office environment, and diverse industrial/construction environments. Frequent PC usage, copy machines, phones.
Shift patterns : Capable of working “off” shifts as needed during installation/commissioning to support project
Relocation Assistance : Limited assistance
Visa sponsorship eligibility : Not included
This position requires demonstrated technical proficiency in software design and configuration of MES solutions with integration capabilities to level two and four systems.
As a Senior MES Engineer you will interact directly with the customer and lead a team of engineers in identifying requirements, evaluating MES platforms, developing specifications, and implementing/testing/commissioning/qualifying MES solutions. You also demonstate success by securing repeat work with both new and existing customers.
It is a leadership role within the business unit and requires strong problem-solving ability, well-balanced people skills, an aptitude for business efficiency, and an interest in creating partnerships.
MISSIONS
- Responsible for delivering innovative MES solutions and design standards either self-directedly or as a leader of a team.
- Act as a solution architect with the ability to conceptualize, detail, and implement MES Solutions for industrial processes and machinery that meet customers’ requirements.
- Act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level engineers and technicians + as Project Manager on smaller projects.
- This involves the development of an MES strategy that integrates process knowledge, equipment design, and quality standards with information technology to reduce downtime, elevate the level of regulatory compliance, and introduce efficiency gains through the effective use of available technologies.
- Project management responsibilities: Developing project execution plans, work breakdown structures, and associated budgets, task prioritization and scheduling, task ordering, time tracking, and reporting, financial tracking and reporting, early problem identification, conflict management/resolution, leading and supporting a team, and attending project status meetings. Also includes overseeing daily operations and activities of a project(s) up to $1M.
- Responsible for ensuring the overall profitability of the project.
Requirements
Ideally have a diverse engineering skillset with the ability to work independently.
Coordination experience with multiple systems from controls to ERP (PLC/DCS; Historian technology; reporting systems; relational databases; ERP's)
Understand the manufacturing processes and system configuration and make informed recommendations regarding optimal system configuration
Understanding of warehouse and inventory management specifically in a GMP facility
Support software and configuration required for external systems interfaces such as DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI, and Maximo
Strong knowledge of historian technology and reporting systems
Experience with relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, etc.
Strong knowledge of IT/OT networking
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of MS Office products
Experience leading a team of engineers/technicians to provide MES solutions
Experience mentoring less experienced engineers
Professional references, preferably one from each of the following: a subordinate, a peer, and a manager
Ability to travel up to 25%
Benefits
Benefit package :
Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance
Conditions :
Permanent role
Salary : $110K–$120K base plus annual bonus and ESOP participation
Interview Process :
Recruiter phone screen
Technical interview (virtual)
Final technical interview (onsite)
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