MES Engineer

States considered: Michigan

POSITION SUMMARY

The MES Engineer is responsible for providing intermediate-level technical support, configuration, and continuous improvement of the site's Manufacturing Execution System (MES), primarily Korber/Werum PASX, within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role ensures that MES records, processes, and system integrations are optimized for reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency. The Engineer will lead technical initiatives, system enhancements, and cross-functional projects that improve MES and ERP functionality, user experience, and overall manufacturing performance.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

MES Development, Configuration & Support

• Design, configure, test, and deploy MES master batch records (MBRs), formulas, recipes, and business logic using objectoriented concepts within PASX.
• Troubleshoot plantfloor MES execution issues, interface failures, and system integration challenges between MES, ERP, and automation systems.
• Support daily MES operations, including deviation rootcause investigation, corrective action implementation, and real-time troubleshooting.

System Integration & Automation

• Partner with the Software Systems Engineer and support integration between MES and Level 2 automation / control systems (e.g., SCADA/Ignition, OPC-based connections).
• Support ERP-to-MES data flow health, identifying and resolving inefficiencies related to SAP S/4HANA and associated interfaces.

Data Integrity, Compliance & Validation

• Ensure MES maintains compliance with GMP, inspection readiness standards, and data integrity expectations.
• Author, execute, and manage change controls, validation protocols, and qualification documentation related to MES upgrades, enhancements, and system changes.
• Lead and author deviation investigations, applying rootcause analysis tools (e.g., FMEA) to identify issues and implement sustainable corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
• Utilize systems such as TrackWise or Veeva Vault to manage deviations, CAPAs, and other GxP documentation.

Continuous Improvement & Performance Monitoring

• Drive annual Continuous Improvement (CI) projects, meeting or exceeding financial and performance targets aligned to job grade expectations.
• Leverage Power BI and related analytics tools to track, visualize, and communicate MES performance metrics, system health, and operational KPIs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, automation, supply chain, and IT teams to define system requirements and ensure process parameters are accurately captured and controlled in MES.

Operational Support

• Provide onfloor and remote MES technical support to ensure rightfirsttime batch execution.
• Assist manufacturing operations with rootcause analysis for MES or ERP-related deviations, implementing timely and effective solutions.
• Occasional nonroutine or offshift support may be required based on production needs.

SKILL, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of MES experience, including configuration, troubleshooting, and solution design within Korber/Werum PASX, POMS, Rockwell PharmaSuite, or comparable lifesciences MES platforms.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and strong understanding of ERP-MES integrations.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ignition, OPC).
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, ports, and firewall concepts.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Basic statistical analysis skills for process troubleshooting and data evaluation.
• Previous experience in a GMPregulated pharmaceutical or lifesciences environment preferred.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, and comparable statistical or analytical tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly exposed to both office settings and a manufacturing environment, including moving mechanical parts. The work conditions for this position are 70% stationary and 30% standing and walking throughout the workday. The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to, hard hats, safety ("steel-toed") shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing. Colleague cannot be cephalosporin sensitive.

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Zoetis will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.