Senior MES Engineer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nitto Avecia is looking for a Senior MES Engineer to join our Engineering Team. This position will fill a high impact, instrumental role in the implementation of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and will initially be responsible for developing first-of-kind electronic batch records and MES system configurations. The position will continually drive digital transformation and continuous improvement, as well as support PLC/SCADA troubleshooting efforts. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, IT, and quality assurance to enhance production efficiency, data visibility, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of MES solutions to support manufacturing operations.
• Work with cross functional teams to define user requirements and ensure successful MES implementation.
• Develop and maintain MES-related operating texts, workflows, system configurations, scripts, and data models.
• Support validation activities within a regulated industry, ensuring compliance with GMP’s (e.g. FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, ICH Q7).
• Lead digitalization and MES related continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with internal computerized systems validation and life cycle policies.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting MES and PLC/SCADA related issues.
• Support change management initiatives and technical document generation (functional specifications, SOP’s, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Automation & Controls related field
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in MES, automation engineering, and/or implementing manufacturing solutions.
• Expertise in MES platforms (Siemens Opcenter a plus).
• Strong knowledge of automated systems (PLC/SCADA – Rockwell and Ignition a plus) and ERP Integration (SAP a plus)
• Experience with SQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server), scripting (Python, VB), and industrial communication protocols (OPC, MQTT, Rest API etc.)
• Experience in regulated environments (pharmaceutical, food & beverage, etc.)
• Certification in MES Platforms preferred.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 / Pharma 4.0 technologies preferred.
• Knowledge of IT/OT convergence preferred.