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Senior MES Engineer - Life Sciences

Senior MES Engineer - Life Sciences

BlackStarRaleigh, NC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior MES Engineer to lead and deliver cutting-edge Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions in the Life Sciences industry. This is a leadership role with a focus on software design, MES solution deployment, system integration, and project execution . The ideal candidate will act as a solution architect, mentor engineers, and oversee projects from concept to commissioning.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, and want the autonomy to lead your own MES office in North Carolina, this role is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead MES projects across the full lifecycle : conceptual design, specification development, implementation, testing, start-up, and commissioning .
  • Act as solution architect for MES deployments, integrating industrial processes with control, ERP, LIMS, and other systems (PLC / DCS, Historian, SQL / Oracle).
  • Deliver whitefield and brownfield MES solutions that enhance operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and productivity.
  • Manage project planning, budgets, schedules, task prioritization, and reporting for projects up to $1M.
  • Lead, mentor, and guide engineers and technicians in technical execution.
  • Support business development initiatives, including trade shows, associations, and client engagement .
  • Ensure MES solutions comply with Life Sciences regulations : cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, S88, S95 .

Required Qualifications :

  • Location : Must reside in North Carolina
  • Experience : 8-10+ years in MES engineering, 4+ years in Life Sciences MES projects
  • Expertise in Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, or POMS MES platforms
  • Proven experience in full MES project lifecycle (design, implementation, commissioning)
  • Strong understanding of system integration across controls, ERP, LIMS, historian technologies, relational databases, and reporting systems
  • Ability to conceptualize, design, and implement MES solutions independently
  • Experience leading teams and acting as a technical lead or project manager on smaller projects
  • Familiarity with Life Sciences regulations : cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, S88, S95
  • Aptitude for business development and ability to generate new client opportunities

    • Preferred Experience :

  • Experience at an integrator or exposure to system integration firms
  • Leadership experience with MES office operations or team management

    • Why Join Us :

  • 100% Employee-Owned ESOP, be part of a company that values your contribution
  • ENR Top 500 Engineering Firm with 40+ years of industry experience
  • Opportunities for career growth and leadership in North Carolina
  • Work on innovative MES solutions with national and international clients
  • Competitive compensation and bonus potential

    • Work Model :

  • Remote within North Carolina
  • Travel up to 25%
  • Opportunity to eventually lead MES office operations in NC
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