MES Engineer: Digitalize Manufacturing & EBRs

EFOR; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOR is seeking an experienced MES Engineer to join our team in Ireland, focusing on design, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES solutions in a regulated manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to digitalize production processes, develop electronic batch records, and support validation, audits, and integrations with ERP and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• Experience developing or configuring MES within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of object‑oriented programming concepts with VB scripting.
• Experience implementing, supporting, and troubleshooting MES or comparable manufacturing applications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Good understanding of manufacturing automation systems, including DCS, SCADA, Plant Historians, and ERP integrations (e.g., SAP).
• Working knowledge of GMP regulations, CSV, and GxP compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, processes, and business applications quickly.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement, relationship building, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manufacturing and business stakeholders to transition to electronic batch records (EBRs) within the MES platform.
• Participate in process mapping and requirements gathering to support solution design and implementation.
• Design, configure, and develop electronic batch records and MES workflows.
• Enhance and maintain existing MES applications, including electronic batch records, weigh and dispense, and equipment tracking functionality.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for MES applications.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure requirements are fully traceable throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop reusable MES components and templates to promote consistency and efficiency across multiple manufacturing processes.
• Prepare, execute, review, and support CSV documentation in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within MES processes and applications.
• Keep up to date with emerging MES technologies, industry standards, and best practices.
• Monitor system performance and key operational metrics, reporting findings to project and governance teams.
• Provide technical guidance and subject matter expertise to colleagues and project teams.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across the MES function.
• Support integrations between MES and other manufacturing systems, including ERP, SCADA/DCS, and Plant Historians.
• Participate in internal and external audits, supporting compliance activities as required.
• Support investigations into MES-related deviations and implement corrective actions where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, training materials, and knowledge base articles.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturing, quality, engineering, and IT stakeholders to deliver reliable MES solutions.

Skills

MES experience

VB scripting

Analytical skills

Requirements gathering

SCADA

Plant Historians

ERP integrations

GMP/CSV/GxP

Communication skills

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PAS-X

Syncade

PharmaSuite

Job description

EFOR is seeking an experienced MES Engineer to join our team in Ireland, focusing on design, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES solutions in a regulated manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to digitalize production processes, develop electronic batch records, and support validation, audits, and integrations with ERP and SCADA systems.