Senior MES Engineer

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc is seeking a Senior MES Engineer to support the expansion of our MES practice in the RTP area, providing on‑site engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role focuses on delivering MES solutions that improve manufacturing efficiency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in GMP environments.

The position requires technical leadership, ownership of MES projects, and collaboration with production, quality, and IT stakeholders to

Qualifications

• 7+ years supporting or implementing MES in pharma/biotech environments.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, data integrity, and validated systems.
• Experience with on-site client-facing MES deployments.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site and remote MES engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in RTP.
• Lead design, configuration, and deployment of MES solutions in GMP settings.
• Serve as SME for MES platforms, supporting production, quality, and IT stakeholders
• Support MES lifecycle activities: requirements, configuration, testing, validation, deployment, and support
• Lead change management, impact assessments, and controlled system updates
• Mentor and grow a team of MES engineers, providing hands-on guidance and career development
• Drive MES practice growth through standards, best practices, and technical leadership
• Collaborate with Sales/BD to shape MES solutions and identify new opportunities

Skills

MES experience

GMP compliance

Client facing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Emerson Syncade

Rockwell PharmaSuite

Körber PAS‑X

MES integration

Job description

Your responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior MES Engineer to support the expansion of our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) practice and provide on‑site engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations in the RTP area, including.

This role will serve as a technical leader, delivering MES solutions that support manufacturing efficiency, data integrity, and regulatory compliance in GMP environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site and remote MES engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of MES solutions in GMP‑regulated environments
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for MES platforms, supporting production, quality, and IT stakeholders
• Support MES lifecycle activities including requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, validation, deployment, and operational support
• Lead or contribute to change management, impact assessments, and controlled system updates
• Support investigations, root cause analysis, and issue resolution related to MES applications
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of MES engineers, providing hands‑on technical guidance, career development support, and day‑to‑day leadership to build a strong and scalable MES practice
• Drive the continued growth of the MES practice by defining standards, establishing best practices, and providing technical leadership to ensure consistent, high‑quality MES solution delivery
• Contribute to the growth of the MES practice through standardization, best practices, and technical leadership
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Business Development to support pre‑sales activities, shape MES solutions, and identify new opportunities that expand the MES practice and overall business

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience supporting or implementing MES solutions in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, data integrity principles, and validated systems
• Hands‑on experience with one or more MES platforms (e.g., Emerson Syncade, Rockwell PharmaSuite, Körber PAS‑X, or similar)
• Experience with MES configuration, integration, and support across manufacturing operations
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in an on‑site, client‑facing role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills