Senior MES Engineer - Life Sciences

BlackStar

Raleigh, NC
$140,000-180,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago
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The company is seeking a Senior MES Engineer to join our growing Life Sciences team in North Carolina. This is a leadership role where you'll serve as both a Solution Architect and Technical Lead, guiding teams in delivering world-class MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.Key Responsibilities:

Architect, configure, test, and commission MES solutions in regulated Life Sciences environments
Deliver end-to-end MES projects: conceptual design, implementation, validation, start-up, and commissioning
Develop strategies that reduce downtime, increase compliance, and improve efficiency
Lead and mentor engineers/technicians, providing technical oversight and guidance
Support business development by engaging with clients, presenting at conferences, and building long-term relationships
Manage project execution plans, budgets, and schedules, and ensure overall project profitability

Must-Have Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Sciences
10+ years of MES experience; minimum 4 years in Life Sciences MES
Proven expertise in deploying Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, or POMS
Strong knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, S88, S95, GAMP5
Hands-on experience with EBR recipe design, warehouse & inventory management, and regulatory compliance
Skilled in integrating MES with external systems (DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI, Maximo)
Experience with SQL/Oracle databases, historian technologies, and IT/OT networking
Excellent leadership, communication, and technical writing skills
Proven ability to bring in new business and represent at trade shows/industry events
Must be located in North Carolina and open to 25% travel

Apply today to lead MES innovation in Life Sciences with one of the most respected employee-owned engineering firms in the U.S.

BlackStar