We are seeking a skilled MES Engineer with hands-on experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in POMSNet, or strong knowledge of eBR and MEScraft, and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to ensure compliance, efficiency, and data integrity across production operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy MES solutions (POMSNet, eBR, MEScraft) tailored to pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, IT, and production to gather requirements and translate them into MES functionalities.
• Develop and maintain electronic batch records (eBR) and ensure alignment with GMP and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot MES-related issues and provide timely support to manufacturing operations.
• Participate in system validation, including authoring and executing test protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging MES data analytics and reporting tools.
• Ensure system documentation is up-to-date and compliant with internal and external audit requirements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in MES implementation within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with POMSNet is a MUST; candidates with strong knowledge of eBR and MEScraft will also be considered.
• Familiarity with GMP, GAMP5, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with integration of MES with ERP and LIMS systems.
• Knowledge of automation systems (e.g., SCADA, PLC) and their interaction with MES.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with minimal supervision.

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