Tulip MES and LabVantage Engineers

Job Description - Senior Implementation Engineer (Tulip MES)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer - Tulip MES to design, configure, and deploy digital manufacturing solutions across Elanco's pharmaceutical production facilities.

This role is responsible for hands-on implementation, integration, and validation of Tulip-based MES applications to enable:
• Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
• Real-time production monitoring
• Digital work instructions
• Quality and compliance workflows

The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, quality, IT/OT, and validation teams to deliver compliant, production-ready MES solutions on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tulip MES Development & Configuration
• Develop and configure Tulip applications to support:

o Electronic Batch Records (eBR)

o Weigh & Dispense workflows

o Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearance

o In-process QA checks and sampling workflows
• Build operator-facing workflows to digitize manufacturing processes

2. System Integration

Configure and implement integrations with:

o ERP (SAP)

o LIMS / Lab systems

o SCADA / PLC / Historians

o IoT devices and edge systems
• Develop connectors using:

o APIs (REST)

o SQL / Python
• Ensure reliable and secure data flow across systems

Integration across MES, ERP, LIMS, and shop-floor systems is a key responsibility in Tulip implementations

3. Validation & Compliance
• Support and execute validation activities:

o URS / FRS documentation

o IQ / OQ / PQ execution

o Test scripts and traceability matrices
• Ensure compliance with:

o GMP / GxP standards

o 21 CFR Part 11 (e-signatures, audit trails)

o GAMP 5 / CSV processes
• Maintain audit-ready MES solutions

Pharma MES implementations must support validation and regulatory compliance frameworks

4. Deployment & Production Support
• Deploy MES applications across environments:

o DEV → TEST → PRODUCTION
• Perform:

o User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support

o Go-live and hypercare support
• Troubleshoot:

o Workflow issues

o Integration failures

o Data integrity issues

5. Continuous Improvement
• Monitor and optimize:

o System performance

o User adoption

o Data quality
• Identify process improvements:

o Reduce manual steps

o Improve batch execution efficiency
• Enhance digital workflows based on plant feedback

6. Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with:

o Manufacturing operations (shop floor teams)

o Quality & validation

o IT / Digital teams
• Translate business requirements into MES solutions
• Support change management and process adoption

7. Documentation & Training
• Develop and maintain:

o SOPs

o Technical design documents

o Validation documents
• Conduct training for:

o Operators

o Supervisors

o QA personnel

Required Skills & Experience

Experience
• 5-10 years in MES / Manufacturing IT / Digital Manufacturing
• 3-5 years hands-on experience in MES implementation
• Experience with:

o Tulip MES (Must)

o Other MES packages, LabVantage integrations (nice to have)

Technical Skills
• Tulip Platform:

o App building (low-code/no-code)

o Workflow design

o Dashboard creation
• Integration:

o REST APIs

o SQL / Python

o Equipment connectivity (PLC/SCADA)
• Systems:

o ERP (SAP)

o LIMS

o Manufacturing systems

Domain Expertise
• Pharma / Biotech / Animal Health manufacturing
• Knowledge of:

o Batch production processes

o Quality workflows

o Traceability and compliance systems

Compliance Skills
• GMP / GxP
• 21 CFR Part 11
• CSV / GAMP 5 validation lifecycle
• Data integrity (ALCOA principles)

Soft Skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Effective communication with plant and business teams
• Ability to work in onsite / shop-floor environments
• Agile / iterative delivery experience

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with:

o Multi-site MES deployments

o Digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 programs
• Exposure to:

o IoT-enabled manufacturing

o Real-time analytics / dashboards
• Certifications:

o MES platforms or Manufacturing IT

o Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)