MES Engineer: Digital Batch Systems & GMP Expert

Allergan; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); 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

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.