MES Engineer - Life Sciences (Flanders)

ALTEN; Puurs; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a MES Engineer to join our team in a role that collaborates with Manufacturing, Automation, IT, Validation, and Quality to advance electronic manufacturing processes. The position involves implementing MES solutions, developing electronic batch records, and supporting digital transformation of production operations.

You will work on MES deployments, testing, and lifecycle management, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, while contributing to paperless

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical/biotech manufacturing environments.
• Proficient with MES systems and PAS-X.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain MES solutions for manufacturing operations.
• Develop and optimize Electronic Batch Records (eBR/eMBR).
• Translate business requirements into MES specifications.
• Support MES deployment, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure MES applications comply with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and training materials.

Skills

MES

GMP awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering/Automation

Tools

PAS-X

Job description

ALTEN is a leading consultancy company in the fields of Engineering, Life Sciences and IT in which our people and clients are central.

In our open and adaptable organization, we get the best out of our ambitious employees enabling them to perform optimally. We do this by offering them the most challenging projects, but also to continuously acquire new expertise to boost their careers. This can be done with the help of our ALTEN Academy, but also through our knowledge sharing events.

All employees together form a large network of expertise, even at an international level. In this way we offer optimal growth to our consultants and the best solutions for our customers.

Do you want to work in exciting projects at renowned clients? At ALTEN we believe that knowing and meeting the expectations of our consultants is a key factor in our success. Our consultants make the difference. Do you want to make the difference too?

We are currently looking for a MES Engineer to join our team.

You will work closely with Manufacturing, Automation, IT, Validation, and Quality teams to develop and improve electronic manufacturing processes, supporting the digital transformation of production operations.

This role offers the opportunity to participate in innovative automation projects, implement electronic batch records, and contribute to the continuous improvement of manufacturing systems.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain MES solutions supporting manufacturing operations.
• Develop and optimize Electronic Batch Records (eBR/eMBR).
• Gather business requirements and translate them into MES functional specifications.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Automation, IT, and Quality departments.
• Support MES deployment, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities.
• Execute and support system testing activities, including FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, and PQ when required.
• Troubleshoot MES-related issues and provide technical support to end users.
• Ensure MES applications comply with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to digitalization and paperless manufacturing initiatives.
• Participate in change control, deviation investigations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Support data integrity and system integration activities with ERP, LIMS, SCADA, and other manufacturing systems.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experience with PAS-X
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and computerized systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams.

What ALTEN Offers

What you can expect:

• A leading consulting employer within the Life Sciences sector.
• The opportunity to contribute to projects in different environments and companies.
• The chance to work within a division with ambitious growth objectives, offering numerous opportunities and access to a broad professional network.
• Ongoing support for your career development through regular follow-up discussions within a team where open communication is highly valued.

Life Sciences is an innovative and technology-driven sector in which ALTEN provides a challenging environment where your growth is at the centre of everything we do. Through the diversity of projects available, you will have the opportunity to continuously expand your experience and expertise. We believe that learning never stops, which is why we offer numerous opportunities for both personal and professional development. Through the ALTEN Academy, you can access training programmes tailored to your ambitions and career goals.

If you see yourself in this role, then you are exactly the person we are looking for!