MES Engineer Pharma & Life Sciences
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About this role
Job Title: MES Engineer Pharma & Life Sciences
Location: Remote – INDIA
Work Schedule: Must work in US time zones
Experience: 8+ Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced MES Engineer to design, configure, and implement Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within a pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Körber PAS-X, Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk View SE, Rockwell PLCs, and SQL.
The role focuses on digitizing manufacturing operations through electronic batch records, master batch records, system integrations, automated workflows, and real-time exception handling while ensuring compliance with GMP and data integrity requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Author, configure, and maintain Master Batch Records (MBRs) and Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) to convert paper-based manufacturing instructions into digital workflows.
- Configure MES applications to support manufacturing processes, production workflows, and batch execution.
- Integrate MES platforms with PLCs, SCADA, automation systems, and enterprise applications using OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and other communication protocols.
- Develop dynamic operator prompts, electronic signatures, formula-driven parameters, and in-process checks.
- Configure real-time alarm handling, exception processing, and automated notifications.
- Develop and maintain SQL queries, database objects, and reports to support manufacturing operations.
- Configure and troubleshoot Körber PAS-X, Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, and FactoryTalk View SE applications.
- Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate Rockwell PLCs with MES applications.
- Ensure electronic records, audit trails, and electronic signatures meet applicable regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent education and technical experience may be considered.
- 8+ years of experience in MES implementation, configuration, development, or support.
- Hands-on experience with Körber PAS-X and/or Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch.
- Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE and Rockwell PLCs.
- Strong SQL and relational database management system (RDBMS) knowledge.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as OPC UA/DA and MQTT.
- Strong understanding of ISA-88 batch control architecture and ISA-95 enterprise-to-control system integration.
Remote – India
- Must be available to work according to US business hours/time zone.
- Cross-functional collaboration with US-based teams.
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