Senior Global MES Engineer fulltime

Senior Mes Engineer

The Senior MES Engineer will design, implement, and optimize Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across Abb Vie's global manufacturing network, directly supporting the MES COE Lead's strategic vision for digital transformation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the MES COE Lead and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES solutions aligned with enterprise strategy and standards.
• Lead technical design, configuration, integration, and testing of MES applications for multiple manufacturing modalities and sites.
• Develop, document, and maintain MES best practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Lead Communities of Practice (COP) meetings across Abb Vie's processes and Champion template standardization and process simplification using advanced MES capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and collaborators.
• Support Adoption of New MES technology and digital transformation initiatives at the site and network levels.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and data to identify areas for MES-driven process improvement, automation, and harmonization.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and Abb Vie's ways of working in all MES engineering activities.
• Contribute to governance, technical documentation, and training programs for MES solutions.
• Support New Instance MES program delivery through Global Recipe Templates.
• Engage with internal and external partners (technology, automation, operations, IT) to support MES initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for delivering high-quality MES engineering solutions that achieve strategic and operational goals set by the COE Lead.
• Maintain high standards of process compliance and actively supports a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in MES operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field.
• 3+ years experience with MES in pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of digital manufacturing concepts, MES technology operation, and enterprise IT/OT integration.
• Experience with process improvement, system analysis, and technical documentation in multi-site/global environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively across business and technology.
• Working knowledge of cGMP, pharma regulatory standards, and quality compliance.
• Experience with MES platforms preferably POMS Aquila
• Ability to train/mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the network.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills

Where We Work

Role is primarily site- or office-based but can occasionally be performed remotely. Employees who are site/office-based and can occasionally perform their role virtually work both in the office and remotely*, following the policies and regulations in place at their location. US Employees must be in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Three days in the office is the minimum; some individuals or teams may require more in-office days due to meetings, business/project needs or their role.