Tulip MES Platform Consultant (Only USC or GC)

Job Title: Tulip Platform Consultant

Location: Indianapolis IN / Kansas City KS / Winslow ME / Iowa – Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Locations for the requirement :-

• One in Indianapolis.

• One global consultant who can travel to 3 locations once a while: Kansas City, Winsow Maine and Iowa

We need a Tulip Platform consultant for implementation with 8 to 10+ Years of experience on urgent basis for a project requirement.

Skill Set:

Tulip Platform consultant for implementation

Domain:

We are seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer – Tulip MES to design, configure, and deploy digital manufacturing solutions across global pharmaceutical production facilities.

Job Description: Senior Implementation Engineer (Tulip MES)

About the Role:

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:

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer – Tulip MES to design, configure, and deploy digital manufacturing solutions across global 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)

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