Systems Engineer - Manufacturing : 26-02437

Akraya, Inc.; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to ensure reliability and efficiency of critical MES and automation platforms in a highly regulated production environment.

You will provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with operations and IT to drive continuous improvement, minimize downtime, and support compliant manufacturing processes.

The role is onsite in Meriden, CT, with a 12-month contract and W2 employment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting MES.
• Experience with manufacturing automation and industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production support.
• Experience supporting manufacturing systems within pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or other highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for MES and automation systems.
• Maintain and monitor system performance to identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot production system issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement system enhancements and new manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Skills

MES

Manufacturing Automation

VB.NET

Production Troubleshooting

PLC interfaces

Job description

Primary Skills

• MES (advanced)
• Manufacturing Automation (intermediate)
• VB.NET (beginner)
• Production Troubleshooting (Advanced)
• PLC interfaces (intermediate)

Contract Type: W2 Duration: 12 Months Location: Meriden, CT - 06450 (#LI - Onsite) Pay Range: $55/hr - $60/hr #LP

Job Summary

This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of critical manufacturing systems within a regulated production environment. You will provide essential technical support, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvements across automation and execution platforms. Your collaboration with operations and IT will be key to maintaining compliant and optimized manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for MES and automation systems.
• Maintain and monitor system performance to identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot production system issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement system enhancements and new manufacturing technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Must-Have Skills

• Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Experience with manufacturing automation and industrial control systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production support.
• This role requires experience supporting manufacturing systems within pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.