Our client is seeking a direct hire (permanent), remote Senior MES Engineer to join our growing Life Sciences practice. The candidate must live in North Carolina. This is a leadership role where you will serve as a solution architect, project leader, and mentor, guiding a team of engineers while directly engaging with clients to deliver cutting-edge Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical expert with a passion for building partnerships, solving complex challenges, and driving business growth in the Life Sciences sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead MES solution design, configuration, implementation, testing, commissioning, and qualification, ensuring seamless integration with Level 2 (controls) and Level 4 (ERP) systems.
- Serve as solution architect, conceptualizing and delivering innovative MES strategies that improve compliance, reduce downtime, and drive efficiency.
- Act as technical lead and mentor, guiding engineers / technicians while ensuring project delivery excellence.
- Develop project execution plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, budgets, and reports; manage projects up to $1M in scope.
- Oversee daily project operations, ensuring profitability, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Support external system interfaces (DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI, Maximo) and manage database integration (SQL, Oracle).
- Collaborate with customers to define requirements, evaluate MES platforms, and develop tailored solutions.
- Drive business development efforts by attending industry events, engaging with professional associations, and securing repeat and new business opportunities.
- Position yourself for office leadership in North Carolina, contributing to the growth of the region.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Sciences.8+ years of MES experience with at least 4 years in the Life Sciences industry.Proven MES deployment experience with platforms such as Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, or POMS.Hands-on expertise with all project phases : conceptual design, basis of design, implementation, testing, start-up, and commissioning.Strong understanding of cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, S88, and S95 standards.Demonstrated ability to design and implement integrated EBR recipes.Proficiency with relational databases (SQL, Oracle), historian technology, and reporting systems.Strong IT / OT networking knowledge.Excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical teams.Professional references (subordinate, peer, manager).Ability to travel up to 25%.Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with system integrators (highly preferred).Track record of business development, securing repeat and new client engagements (highly preferred).Experience leading office or regional operations.Why join our client :
Be part of a high-growth business unit shaping the future of MES in the Life Sciences industry.Opportunity to lead your own office in North Carolina.Work with cutting-edge MES technologies across multiple platforms.Join a company that values innovation, efficiency, and long-term partnerships.