Senior Implementation Engineer - Tulip

Title: Senior Implementation Engineer - Tulip
Location: Indianapolis, IN - Kansas City, Winsow Maine and Iowa (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6+ months
Implementation Partner: Infosys
End Client: To be disclosed



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.


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:
• Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
• Weigh & Dispense workflows
• Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearance
• In-process QA checks and sampling workflows
• Build operator-facing workflows to digitize manufacturing processes

2. System Integration

• Configure and implement integrations with:
• ERP (SAP)
• LIMS / Lab systems
• SCADA / PLC / Historians
• IoT devices and edge systems
• Develop connectors using:
  • APIs (REST)
  • 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:
  • URS / FRS documentation
  • IQ / OQ / PQ execution
  • Test scripts and traceability matrices
• Ensure compliance with:
  • GMP / GxP standards
  • 21 CFR Part 11 (e-signatures, audit trails)
  • 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:
  • DEV → TEST → PRODUCTION
• Perform:
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support
  • Go-live and hypercare support
• Troubleshoot:
  • Workflow issues
  • Integration failures
  • Data integrity issues

5. Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and optimize:
  • System performance
  • User adoption
  • Data quality
• Identify process improvements:
  • Reduce manual steps
  • Improve batch execution efficiency
• Enhance digital workflows based on plant feedback

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with:
  • Manufacturing operations (shop floor teams)
  • Quality & validation
  • IT / Digital teams
• Translate business requirements into MES solutions
• Support change management and process adoption

7. Documentation & Training

• Develop and maintain:
  • SOPs
  • Technical design documents
  • Validation documents
• Conduct training for:
  • Operators
  • Supervisors
  • 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:
  • Tulip MES (Must)
  • Other MES packages, LabVantage integrations (nice to have)

Technical Skills

• Tulip Platform:
  • App building (low-code/no-code)
  • Workflow design
  • Dashboard creation
• Integration:
  • REST APIs
  • SQL / Python
  • Equipment connectivity (PLC/SCADA)
• Systems:
  • ERP (SAP)
  • LIMS
  • Manufacturing systems

Domain Expertise

• Pharma / Biotech / Animal Health manufacturing
• Knowledge of:
  • Batch production processes
  • Quality workflows
  • 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:
  • Multi-site MES deployments
  • Digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 programs
• Exposure to:
  • IoT-enabled manufacturing
  • Real-time analytics / dashboards
• Certifications:
  • MES platforms or Manufacturing IT
  • Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)