Systems Engineer 1

Overview

Support Cook's enterprise-wide manufacturing execution system (MES) software and related systems according to system life cycle state, including design, implementation and sustaining activities; the Systems Engineer may support activities in one or more of these life cycle states. The Systems Engineer works with process owners to optimize processes utilizing MES software, provide input to MES design, and to support users in use of MES.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to define business needs and user requirements• Understand MES design, including how MES influences other systems• Participate in and/or lead the design of MES system functionality• Develop procedures for management and utilization of the MES system• Work with IT to coordinate MES system validation• Develop training materials to support new MES system functionality• Coordinate with site teams to implement new MES functionality, including data migration, policy/procedural changes, and training• Ensure that lessons learned are captured following implementation• Ensure that existing gaps are documented and resolved• Communicate with stakeholders and users on upcoming changes• Communicate and govern MES policies and procedures• Monitor MES performance data and improvement metrics• Identify, prioritize, and manage MES system improvement projects• Assess MES system upgrades from suppliers and coordinate with IT to recommend action• Draft/update global MES procedures to support functionality; maintain procedures and training materials to reflect system changes• Assess compliance with established MES policies and procedures• Identify opportunities to improve overall efficiency, consistency and alignment across Cook• Understand and be accountable for conducting Cook business with integrity and in compliance with applicable standards, including Cook policies.• Within scope of responsibility, ensure all quality, regulatory, compliance, and product-specific requirements are met

• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.- Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.- Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments withminimal supervision.- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.

Qualifications

• College degree required and/or equivalent relevant work experience in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, or Biomedical• Experience across a broad range of MES tools, data, and processes• Preferred qualifications: Experience as a project manager and/or work related to the design, implementation, or sustaining of electronic Manufacturing systems• Effective oral and written communication skills.• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.• Experience working in a global environment / global teams across many cultures and regions, managing and executing complex projects/programs in an engineering environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Works under general office environment conditions.- Utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment.- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) of this employment position.

Requisition ID2026-19197

Posting Date3 weeks ago(9/8/2026 10:47 AM)

Job Location(s)Bloomington IN United States

Job LocationsUS-IN-Bloomington

TravelLess than 10%

Position TypeFull Time

CompanyCook Inc - Bloomington

CategoryEngineering