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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 #LI-KA2 # TECH Onsite: #LI-Onsite