MES Engineer

Bristol Myers Squibb; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

401(k) plan

Job summary

Bristol Myers Squibb in Devens, MA is seeking an MES Engineer to configure, implement, and support Emerson Syncade MES within the Cell Therapy facility. You will focus on recipe authoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance to ensure reliable, compliant operation.

Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and IT teams, participate in on-call support, and help improve digital manufacturing processes. A bachelor's degree and 1–3 years MES experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of MES experience in Biologics, Pharmaceutical, or Cell/Gene Therapy industries.

Responsibilities

• Configure, modify, and maintain MES recipes to meet business requirements.
• Document and test changes while following governance procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide hands-on MES support for issues affecting manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to troubleshoot and resolve incidents.
• Develop a working knowledge of manufacturing processes and assist in recipe improvements that enhance efficiency.
• Ensure MES solutions comply with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain validation deliverables and technical documentation.
• Create training materials for MES recipes and workflows and guide new users.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Recipe authoring

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, Life Sciences, or related field

Tools

Emerson Syncade MES

Job description

Working with Us

Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible.

Summary

The MES Engineer is a technical contributor responsible for the configuration, implementation, and support of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within the Devens Cell Therapy Facility. This role focuses on recipe authoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance in Emerson Syncade MES, ensuring reliable and compliant system operation. The MES Engineer works closely with manufacturing, quality, and IT teams to support day-to-day operations, resolve issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of digital manufacturing systems.

MES Configuration & Recipe Authoring

• Configure, modify, and maintain MES recipes to meet business requirements.
• Document and test changes while following governance procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Operational Support

• Provide hands‑on support for MES issues affecting manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to troubleshoot and resolve incidents.
• Participate in rotational on‑call support to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing activities.

Business Process Understanding

• Develop a working knowledge of assigned manufacturing processes.
• Assist in investigations and contribute to recipe improvements that enhance operational efficiency.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure MES solutions comply with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, test records, and validation deliverables.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

• Support the creation of training materials for MES recipes and workflows.
• Provide guidance to new MES users or recipe authors as needed.
• Contributes to the design, testing, documentation, and deployment of MES solutions of moderate complexity, while providing operational support to end‑users.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience with MES systems in Biologics, Pharmaceutical, or Cell/Gene Therapy industries.
• Exposure to Emerson Syncade MES or a comparable MES platform preferred.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations and computerized system validation.

Skills

• Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Interest in recipe authoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Other

Willingness to participate in rotational on‑call support for manufacturing operations.

Compensation Overview

Devens - MA - US $89,390 - $108,315

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job‑related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.

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Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include

• Health Coverage Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well‑being and Protection 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

Work-life Benefits Include

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)
• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part‑time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

• Eligibility Disclosure The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers

With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

On-site Protocol

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