Senior MES Engineer

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 Disclaimer on the Use of AI in our Recruitment Process To ensure our hiring process is fair, ethical, and transparent, ATS incorporates the use of AI technologies to enhance the recruitment process. We utilize Microsoft CoPilot to assist with the development and posting of job descriptions and assist with recruitment administrative tasks. The software uses pre‑defined, rule‑based filters which operate on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous…