Manufacturing System Engineer

bioMérieux; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 104,700 - 129,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

bioMérieux Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to own, support, and improve Tulip MES on the production floor.

You will enable digital workflows, electronic records, and real-time shop-floor data across Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 2+ years in regulated manufacturing environments, with experience in MES or digital manufacturing tools preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience supporting automation, manufacturing systems, controls, or related engineering roles in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MES or digital manufacturing tools is preferred.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and shop-floor system integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, test, and maintain Tulip MES applications that support manufacturing execution and electronic manufacturing records.
• Build and improve digital workflows, operator interfaces, forms, and dashboards.
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to convert manual or paper-based processes into digital solutions.
• Provide daily system support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for manufacturing users.
• Monitor system performance and address recurring issues to improve reliability and usability.
• Support system updates, testing, releases, and user acceptance activities.
• Maintain system documentation, configurations, and support materials.
• Ensure digital manufacturing systems meet GMP, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Support change control, validation, testing documentation, and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Quality and Validation teams to ensure compliant and sustainable system use.
• Assist with basic equipment connectivity and data flow troubleshooting.
• Support production needs in a multi-shift manufacturing environment, including occasional off-hours support.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Digital manufacturing systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving digital manufacturing systems used on the production floor. This role focuses on the day-to-day ownership, support, and continuous improvement of the Tulip Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to ensure manufacturing operations are efficient, reliable, and compliant. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT, this position helps enable digital workflows, electronic records, and real-time shop-floor data in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, test, and maintain Tulip MES applications that support manufacturing execution and electronic manufacturing records
• Build and improve digital workflows, operator interfaces, forms, and dashboards
• Partner with Operations and Engineering to convert manual or paper‑based processes into digital solutions
• Provide daily system support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for manufacturing users
• Monitor system performance and address recurring issues to improve reliability and usability
• Support system updates, testing, releases, and user acceptance activities
• Maintain system documentation, configurations, and support materials
• Ensure digital manufacturing systems meet GMP, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Support change control, validation, testing documentation, and audit readiness
• Collaborate with Quality and Validation teams to ensure compliant and sustainable system use
• Assist with basic equipment connectivity and data flow troubleshooting
• Support production needs in a multi‑shift manufacturing environment, including occasional off‑hours support

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• 2+ years of experience supporting automation, manufacturing systems, controls, or related engineering roles in a regulated manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or digital manufacturing tools
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and shop‑floor system integration
• Experience working in GMP‑regulated industries (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food & beverage)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with manufacturing and technical teams
• Comfort working in a fast‑paced production environment
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Working knowledge of digital manufacturing systems and data‑driven processes
• Proficiency with standard computer tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to wear required PPE
• Ability to support operations during off‑shift hours when needed

Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary range for this role is between $104,700-129,700. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMérieux’s bonus program.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company‑Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan including a generous non‑discretionary employer contribution and employer match
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Various voluntary benefit offerings
• Discount programs
• Parental leaves

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

BioMérieux Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please be advised that the receipt of satisfactory responses to reference requests and the provision of satisfactory proof of an applicant’s identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required of all new hires. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or material omission may result in the failure to receive an offer, the retraction of an offer, or if already hired, dismissal. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation in BioMérieux’s or its affiliates’ application process by contacting us via telephone at [phone], by email at [email protected], or by dialing 711 for access to Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS).