Lab Systems MES Engineer

Job Title: MES EngineerLocation: Norwood, MA (Greater Boston area). Ideally local candidates to area. Onsite Requirements: Fully OnsiteCompensation Range: $45-$50/hr. (1099)Benefits: Base compensation depends on candidate experience. Work Authorization: USC, GC and H4 EAD - no H1Bs unfortunately. IntroductionWe are seeking an MES Engineer to support the design, configuration, and ongoing management of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within a regulated Drug Product manufacturing environment. This role focuses on electronic batch records (eBR), recipe/workflow development, integrations, and day-to-day production support while maintaining GxP compliance.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesSupport design and configuration of MES solutions (including eBR) under guidance of senior engineersDevelop modular, scalable, reusable MES recipe and equipment workflow templates aligned to ISA-88/ISA-95 standardsGather user requirements and help define functional specifications for MES enhancementsPerform impact assessments for recipe changes and system updates in a GxP environmentTroubleshoot MES issues and perform root cause analysis across configuration, recipe design, and integrationsSupport integration of MES with enterprise and automation systems (e.g., ERP, LIMS) using protocols such as OPC and REST APIsAssist with dashboards, reporting, and data visualization to support manufacturing operationsProvide day-to-day support for MES users and resolve production-impacting issuesParticipate in technical transfer activities to onboard new products/processes into manufacturingSupport off-hours manufacturing operations as needed for critical MES issuesFollow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and maintain compliance with GxP and Data Integrity expectationsParticipate in validation activities to support implementation and ongoing maintenance of MES systemsRequired Skills & Qualifications2 to 4 years of experience working with MES in regulated manufacturing environments (pharma/biotech preferred)Working knowledge of electronic batch records (eBR) and MES recipe/workflow conceptsBasic understanding of GxP, GAMP, and Computer System Validation (CSV) principlesGeneral knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, and systems integration conceptsExposure to integration approaches and interfaces (OPC, REST APIs, or similar)Familiarity with basic programming concepts and/or languages such as SQL, Python, or C#Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical fieldStrong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams. Ideally a local candidate with the ability to be onsite near Boston. Must be USC, GC and H4 EAD - no H1Bs unfortunately. Preferred Skills & QualificationsExperience with Tempo MES (or similar platforms such as Syncade or equivalent)Prior support of manufacturing operations where responsiveness and reliability are criticalExperience contributing to data dashboards, label management systems, or reporting tools in a manufacturing setting#LI-KA2

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