Lab Systems MES Engineer

Job Title: MES Engineer
Location: Norwood, MA (Greater Boston area).
Ideally local candidates to area.
Onsite Requirements: Fully Onsite
Compensation Range: $45-$50/hr. (1099)
Benefits: Base compensation depends on candidate experience.
Work Authorization: USC, GC and H4 EAD - no H1Bs unfortunately. Introduction
We are seeking an MES Engineer to support the design, configuration, and ongoing management of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within a regulated Drug Product manufacturing environment. This role focuses on electronic batch records (eBR), recipe/workflow development, integrations, and day-to-day production support while maintaining GxP compliance. Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support design and configuration of MES solutions (including eBR) under guidance of senior engineers
• Develop modular, scalable, reusable MES recipe and equipment workflow templates aligned to ISA-88/ISA-95 standards
• Gather user requirements and help define functional specifications for MES enhancements
• Perform impact assessments for recipe changes and system updates in a GxP environment
• Troubleshoot MES issues and perform root cause analysis across configuration, recipe design, and integrations
• Support integration of MES with enterprise and automation systems (e.g., ERP, LIMS) using protocols such as OPC and REST APIs
• Assist with dashboards, reporting, and data visualization to support manufacturing operations
• Provide day-to-day support for MES users and resolve production-impacting issues
• Participate in technical transfer activities to onboard new products/processes into manufacturing
• Support off-hours manufacturing operations as needed for critical MES issues
• Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and maintain compliance with GxP and Data Integrity expectations
• Participate in validation activities to support implementation and ongoing maintenance of MES systems

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience working with MES in regulated manufacturing environments (pharma/biotech preferred)
• Working knowledge of electronic batch records (eBR) and MES recipe/workflow concepts
• Basic understanding of GxP, GAMP, and Computer System Validation (CSV) principles
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation, and systems integration concepts
• Exposure to integration approaches and interfaces (OPC, REST APIs, or similar)
• Familiarity with basic programming concepts and/or languages such as SQL, Python, or C#
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Ideally a local candidate with the ability to be onsite near Boston.
• Must be USC, GC and H4 EAD - no H1Bs unfortunately.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Tempo MES (or similar platforms such as Syncade or equivalent)
• Prior support of manufacturing operations where responsiveness and reliability are critical
• Experience contributing to data dashboards, label management systems, or reporting tools in a manufacturing setting