Systems Engineer 1

Cook Inc - Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Inc - Bloomington is seeking a Systems Engineer 1 to support enterprise MES software across the life cycle. You will work with process owners, IT, and site teams to implement, validate, and optimize MES functionality.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for coordinating data migration, training, and policy updates. Ideal candidates have a college degree and experience with MES tools, data, and global project execution.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent relevant work experience in Engineering.
• Experience across a broad range of MES tools, data, and processes.
• Experience in a global environment / managing and executing complex projects in an engineering setting.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to define business needs and user requirements.
• Understand MES design and how MES influences other systems.
• Lead the design of MES system functionality.
• Develop procedures for management and utilization of the MES system.
• Coordinate with IT to validate MES systems and train users.
• Implement MES functionality with site teams including data migration and policy changes.
• Draft and update MES procedures and training materials to reflect changes.
• Monitor MES performance data and drive improvements.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

College degree

Tools

MES tools

Job description

Systems Engineer 1

Requisition ID 2026-19197

Posting Date 1 day ago (9/8/2026 5:47 PM)

Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States

Job Locations US-IN-Bloomington

Travel Less than 10%

Position Type Full Time

Company Cook Inc - Bloomington

Category Engineering

Overview

Support Cook's enterprise-wide manufacturing execution system (MES) software and related systems according to system life cycle state, including design, implementation and sustaining activities; the Systems Engineer may support activities in one or more of these life cycle states. The Systems Engineer works with process owners to optimize processes utilizing MES software, provide input to MES design, and to support users in use of MES.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to define business needs and user requirements
• Understand MES design, including how MES influences other systems
• Participate in and/or lead the design of MES system functionality
• Develop procedures for management and utilization of the MES system
• Work with IT to coordinate MES system validation
• Develop training materials to support new MES system functionality
• Coordinate with site teams to implement new MES functionality, including data migration, policy/procedural changes, and training
• Ensure that lessons learned are captured following implementation
• Ensure that existing gaps are documented and resolved
• Communicate with stakeholders and users on upcoming changes
• Communicate and govern MES policies and procedures
• Monitor MES performance data and improvement metrics
• Identify, prioritize, and manage MES system improvement projects
• Assess MES system upgrades from suppliers and coordinate with IT to recommend action
• Draft/update global MES procedures to support functionality; maintain procedures and training materials to reflect system changes
• Assess compliance with established MES policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve overall efficiency, consistency and alignment across Cook
• Understand and be accountable for conducting Cook business with integrity and in compliance with applicable standards, including Cook policies.
• Within scope of responsibility, ensure all quality, regulatory, compliance, and product-specific requirements are met
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.
• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.
• Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.

Qualifications

• College degree required and/or equivalent relevant work experience in Engineering, preferably in Mechanical, Chemical, or Biomedical
• Experience across a broad range of MES tools, data, and processes
• Preferred qualifications: Experience as a project manager and/or work related to the design, implementation, or sustaining of electronic Manufacturing systems
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in a global environment / global teams across many cultures and regions, managing and executing complex projects/programs in an engineering environment.

Physical Requirements

• Works under general office environment conditions.
• Utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) of this employment position

"We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class."

Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.