MES Engineer

Ameri-partners; Indiana; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameri Partners seeks a Senior MES Engineer to support manufacturing technology in a regulated production environment. The role combines production support, system enhancement, troubleshooting, integration, and new implementation work.

The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Automation, Engineering, Quality, and IT teams to improve MES functionality and maintain reliable plant-floor operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting, developing, or implementing MES.
• Hands-on experience with at least one manufacturing platform such as Tulip, Syncade, PAS-X, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, DeltaV, or similar.
• Experience supporting MES applications in an active manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, configuration, testing, and production-support capabilities.
• Working knowledge of SQL, APIs, databases, and system integrations.
• Ability to work across technical and manufacturing functions.

Responsibilities

• Support MES platforms used in day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose application, interface, and equipment-related issues affecting production.
• Investigate recurring system problems and implement sustainable corrective solutions.
• Build and modify MES workflows, applications, forms, business logic, and related functionality.
• Execute configuration changes and software updates across development, test, and production environments.
• Translate manufacturing requirements and process flows into practical MES solutions.
• Participate in MES implementation projects from initial process definition through deployment and post-go-live support.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between MES and systems such as PLCs, SCADA, DeltaV, ERP, LIMS, databases, and manufacturing equipment.
• Support data exchange using SQL, APIs, databases, and other integration technologies.
• Prepare and maintain system specifications, testing documentation, procedures, and technical records.
• Work with site teams to manage system changes while minimizing disruption to manufacturing operations.

Skills

MES experience

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

System integration

SQL & API knowledge

Manufacturing IT/OT knowledge

Tools

Tulip

Syncade

PAS-X

PharmaSuite

Opcenter

DeltaV

Job description

Ameri Partners is seeking a Senior MES Engineer to support manufacturing technology within a regulated production environment. This position will combine production support, system enhancement, troubleshooting, integration, and new implementation work.

The engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Automation, Engineering, Quality, and IT teams to improve MES functionality and maintain reliable plant-floor operations.

Responsibilities

• Support MES platforms used in day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose application, interface, and equipment-related issues affecting production.
• Investigate recurring system problems and implement sustainable corrective solutions.
• Build and modify MES workflows, applications, forms, business logic, and related functionality.
• Execute configuration changes and software updates across development, test, and production environments.
• Translate manufacturing requirements and process flows into practical MES solutions.
• Participate in MES implementation projects from initial process definition through deployment and post-go-live support.
• Develop and maintain interfaces between MES and systems such as PLCs, SCADA, DeltaV, ERP, LIMS, databases, and manufacturing equipment.
• Support data exchange using SQL, APIs, databases, and other integration technologies.
• Prepare and maintain system specifications, testing documentation, procedures, and technical records.
• Work with site teams to manage system changes while minimizing disruption to manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience supporting, developing, or implementing MES or manufacturing software.
• Strong hands-on experience with at least one manufacturing platform such as Tulip, Syncade, PAS-X, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, DeltaV, or a similar system.
• Experience supporting MES applications in an active manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, configuration, testing, and production-support capabilities.
• Working knowledge of SQL, APIs, databases, and system integrations.
• Ability to work across technical and manufacturing functions.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience with Tulip is preferred, but candidates with strong MES backgrounds on other platforms will be considered.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of GMP, change control, data integrity, and Computer System Validation.

This position is well suited for an MES professional who can combine hands-on technical execution with direct support of manufacturing operations.