MES Engineer: Digital Batch Systems & GMP Expert

AbbVie Inc.; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a driven MES Engineer within the Digital Systems organization to design, validate, and maintain electronic batch records and recipes in MES platforms. The role manages incident queues, supports change control activities, and ensures alignment with GMP regulations.

You will collaborate with process engineers, IT, and quality teams to translate paper records into digital formats, perform testing, and support continuous MES improvements across the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field; 5+ years of significant engineering/operational experience.
• Knowledge of MES solutions (POMSnet Aquila, PharmaSuite, Syncade, Werum PAS-X) and ISA-88/ISA-95 standards.
• Proficiency with C#, Visual Basic .NET, and JavaScript for MES coding and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Design, author, configure, and verify master batch records (MBRs), templates, and electronic batch records (EBRs) using MES platforms.
• Support system integration between MES and ERP/LIMS/automation systems across cross-functional teams.
• Translate process requirements into digital formats and maintain system/documentation per GMP standards.
• Lead change management and continuous improvement for recipes and MES processes.
• Test MES recipes and system changes; troubleshoot issues in live production.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Post-graduate degree desired

Tools

POMSnet Aquila

PharmaSuite

Syncade

Werum PAS-X

Job description

Company Description

About AbbVie

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onLinkedIn,Facebook,Instagram,XandYouTube.

Job Description

Seekingadriven, businessand technical oriented MES Engineerwithin our pharmaceutical operationreporting into Digital Systems organization.TheMESEngineerplays a critical role in designing, developing, validating, and maintaining electronic batch records and recipes within MES platforms. This position is responsible for managing incident queues, resolving technical issues, and supporting change control activities in alignment with quality standards and GMP regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Design, author, configure, and verify master batch records (MBRs), templates, and electronic batch records (EBRs) using MES platform (e.g. POMSnet Aquila).
• Supportsystem integration activities, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability between MES and other enterprise systems (such as ERP, LIMS, automation, and data management platformsvia cross-functional teamwork.
• Analyze manufacturing requirements, collaborate with stakeholders (process engineers, business teams), and translate paper records into digital formats.
• Prioritize and execute support activities to align with project schedules and business needs.
• Author and maintain system andverificationdocumentation, ensuring adherence to GMP, Globaland internal quality standards.
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and recognize the importance of quality control in pharmaceutical production.
• Perform comprehensive testing of new MES recipes and system changes.
• Troubleshoot MES issues, provide technical support during recipe execution, and resolve incidents in live production.
• Lead change management and continuous improvement initiatives to drive standardization, efficiency, and recipe optimization.
• Represent MES engineering on task forces, contribute to business projects, and influence technology strategy.
• Follow Environmental Health and Safetyprocedures andparticipate in incident investigations as required.
• Build rapport and communicate effectively with colleagues across and outside the MES team.
• Support business users, ensure their requirements are understood and delivered at or above expectations.
• The role will evolve to requireOffHours Support for MES systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired, or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience. A post-graduate education/degree is desired, and may contribute towards the desired years of experience.
• Knowledge ofMES solutions (POMSnet Aquila,PharmaSuite, Syncade, Werum PAS-X, or similar), and strong understanding of ISA-88/ISA-95 standards.
• UtilizedC#, Visual Basic .NET, and JavaScript to perform MES coding and configuration tasks supporting manufacturing process optimization and operational efficiency.
• Has demonstrated competency within a discipline.
• Possesses a strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures. Works on problems of complex scope where analysis of situations or data involves multiple competing factors. Demonstrates judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Interacts well with diverse groups within engineering and maintains strong working relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Listens to and understands others' points of view and articulates tactfully and respectfully one's own perspective orally, in writing, and in presentations.
• Works well with other engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced goal-driven environment.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences.
• Has a technical background in health care, medical devices, pharmaceutical, biologics, or similar industries (preferred).
• Has demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal control.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at thetimeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographiclocation,andwemay ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may bemodified in thefuture.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.

• This job is eligible toparticipate in our short-term incentiveprograms.

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.Theamountandavailabilityof anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employeeremains in the Company'ssoleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay bemodified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

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