MES Engineer

Job Title: MES EngineerLocation: Indianapolis, INDuration: 12+ Months with strong extensionJob Description: Our client is seeking a seasoned MES Engineer to provide hands-on support for manufacturing systems, equipment interfaces, and production processes. This individual will support live manufacturing operations while developing, configuring, testing, and deploying MES enhancements.Experience with Tulip is preferred but not required. Candidates with strong experience in Syncade, PAS-X, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, DeltaV, or another manufacturing platform will be considered and trained on Tulip.ResponsibilitiesProvide daily support for MES applications, manufacturing equipment, and plant-floor interfacesTroubleshoot support tickets, investigate root causes, and resolve production-system issuesDevelop, configure, test, and deploy MES applications, workflows, forms, and system logicPerform hands-on coding and controlled updates in development, test, and production environmentsGather requirements and translate manufacturing processes into effective MES solutionsSupport new MES implementations from process mapping and design through startup and ongoing supportIntegrate MES with manufacturing equipment, PLCs, DeltaV, SCADA, ERP, LIMS, and other systemsMaintain technical specifications, test scripts, SOPs, and system documentationTrain users and support the adoption of Tulip across manufacturing operationsSkills7+ years of MES development, implementation, or production-support experienceExperience standing up and supporting MES solutions in a manufacturing environmentHands-on experience with Tulip, Syncade, PAS-X, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, DeltaV, or a comparable platformStrong coding, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and ticket-resolution experienceKnowledge of SQL, APIs, databases, and manufacturing-system integrationsAbility to work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Automation, Quality, and IT teamsPharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device, or regulated manufacturing experience is preferredFamiliarity with GMP, change control, data integrity, and Computer System Validation is preferred