Apprentice.io MES Consultant

Accenture; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 39,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture seeks an ambitious Manufacturing Systems (MES) Specialist to advance digital manufacturing. You will design, implement, and validate Apprentice.io MES solutions, integrating with ERP and control equipment to enhance factory digitalization.

Travel may be required up to 75%. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Apprentice.io MES experience in highly automated Life Sciences environments, with knowledge of FDA/GMP guidelines and a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree, plus SDLC expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Apprentice.io MES in a highly automated Life Sciences manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of FDA and GMP guidelines.
• Experience with SDLC and support methodologies.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; if Associate's Degree, equivalent minimum 6 years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the design, development, documentation, and implementation of Apprentice.io MES.
• Design/Author/Develop/Configure Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
• Implement MES solutions and integrate with ERP and control equipment.
• Documentation of MES configuration and validation of EBRs.
• Work with management and users to define needs and design value-added solutions.
• Document and analyze information needs and ensure solutions meet GxP standards.
• Respond to requests for client proposals.
• Manage and develop client relationships.

Skills

MES solutions experience

Life Sciences manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

If Associate's Degree, equivalent minimum 6 years experience

Tools

Apprentice.io MES

SDLC knowledge

Job description

This role can sit anywhere in the US as long as it is near an Accenture Corporate Office

Accenture helps the world's leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and lead in the safe, widespread adoption of AI, and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. We bring together the talent of our approximately 814,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep process and industry expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer broad expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, with advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Process, and Technology. We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately $74 billion in FY26 revenue. Visit us at accenture.com .

You are

A ambitious Manufacturing Systems (MES) Specialist ready to take on new challenges. As industries head towards Manufacturing and Factory Digitalization, MES stand in the center of manufacturing excellence.

The Work

• Lead in the design, development, documentation, and implementation of Apprentice.io Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Design/Author/Develop/Configure Electronic Batch Records (EBR)
• Implement MES solutions and integrate with ERP and control equipment
• Documentation of MES configuration and validation of EBRs
• Work closely with business management and users to strategically define the needs and design solutions that add value
• Document and analyze the information needs of the business and ensure appropriate solutions are delivered according to GxP standards
• Respond to requests for client proposals
• Manage and develop client relationships

Job Requirements

Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 75% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here’s What You Need

• A minimum of 3 years of experience with Apprentice.io MES solutions in a highly automated Life Sciences manufacturing environment

Set Yourself Apart

• Knowledge of FDA and GMP guidelines
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to facilitate meetings and follow up with resulting action items
• Understanding of Life Sciences validation processes
• Working knowledge of software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and support methodologies
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (minimum 3 years work experience). If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6 years work experience

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 12/13/2026.Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/benefits)

Role Location Hourly Salary RangeCalifornia $30.67 to $98.94Colorado $30.67 to $85.48Connecticut $30.67 to $85.48District of Columbia $32.69 to $91.01Illinois $28.41 to $85.48Maine $26.15 to $72.79Maryland $30.67 to $85.48Massachusetts $30.67 to $91.01Minnesota $30.67 to $85.48New York $28.41 to $98.94New Jersey $32.69 to $98.94Ohio $28.41 to $79.13Virginia $28.41 to $91.01Washington $32.69 to $91.01

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