MES/Automation Engineer II/III

Eliassen Group; United States; Remote; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401k with company matching

Life insurance

Job summary

Eliassen Group seeks an MES/Automation Engineer II/III to support our client, a biotech company, on a 6-month contract. The role centers on Rockwell PharmaSuite design, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and validation within GMP manufacturing.

DeltaV, PI, and Ignition experience are also valued. The engineer will collaborate with IT, supply chain, process development, manufacturing operations, quality, validation, and finance to develop MES Master Recipe and drive long-range automation

Qualifications

• BS in a technical discipline, Engineering preferred; minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years in MES design, development, testing, and delivery, preferably with Rockwell PharmaSuite.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing; GMP/validation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead MES Recipe and Workflow Authoring for drug product manufacturing processes in a GMP environment.
• Support MES implementation, including architecture, platform components, and interfaces to SAP, LIMS, and Automation.
• Deploy PharmaSuite MES across new and existing suites, processes, and products.
• Ensure integration of PharmaSuite with existing computerized systems in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Provide floor implementation support, hypercare training, and troubleshooting for plant operators.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and support plant operations.
• Support development and lifecycle management of PharmaSuite, DeltaV, and PI.
• Contribute to long-range Automation and MES strategy.
• Develop and maintain requirements, functional, and design specifications, as well as guidelines for automation systems.
• Assist in automation capital engineering projects for facility, operational, site, and process improvements.
• Promote a values-driven culture focused on people.
• Ensure safety, quality, compliance, efficiency, and sustainability across engineering, automation, and cGMP operations.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile / LEAN

Project management

Strong communication

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Rockwell PharmaSuite

DeltaV

PI

Ignition

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Description:

Remote

Eliassen Group seeks an MES/Automation Engineer II/III to support our client, a genetic medicines biotech, on a 6-month contract. The role will focus on Rockwell PharmaSuite design, implementation, configuration, maintenance support, and validation within GMP manufacturing. The engineer will also support DeltaV, PI, and Ignition systems and will contribute to MES Master Recipe development and long-range automation strategy for clinical and commercial manufacturing. The position collaborates with cross-functional partners in IT, supply chain, process development, manufacturing operations, quality, validation, and finance.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $100.00 to $125.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Lead MES Recipe and Workflow Authoring for drug product manufacturing processes in a GMP environment.
• Support MES system implementation, including architecture, platform components, and interfaces to SAP, LIMS, and Automation.
• Deploy Rockwell PharmaSuite MES across new and existing suites, processes, and products.
• Ensure integration of PharmaSuite with existing computerized systems in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Provide floor implementation support, hypercare training, and troubleshooting for plant operators.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and support plant operations.
• Support development and lifecycle management of PharmaSuite, DeltaV, and PI.
• Contribute to long-range Automation and MES strategy.
• Develop and maintain requirements, functional, and design specifications, as well as guidelines for automation systems.
• Assist in automation capital engineering projects for facility, operational, site, and process improvements.
• Promote a values-driven culture focused on people.
• Ensure safety, quality, compliance, efficiency, and sustainability across engineering, automation, and cGMP operations.

Experience Requirements:

• BS in a technical discipline, Engineering preferred, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years in MES design, development, testing, and delivery, preferably with Rockwell PharmaSuite.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing.
• Experience with DeltaV, PI, and Ignition preferred.
• Computer Systems Validation experience aligned to GAMP5 and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
• Capital project, start-up, and manufacturing support experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and management updates.
• Experience with Agile or LEAN.
• Ability to manage commitments and pursue continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and changing timelines.
• Customer focus and collaborative team approach.
• Results orientation with resiliency, ownership, and drive.

Education Requirements:

BS in a technical discipline, Engineering preferred.