MES Engineer Pharma & Life Sciences

Job Title: MES Engineer Pharma & Life Sciences

Location: Remote – INDIA

Work Schedule: Must work in US time zones

Experience: 8+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced MES Engineer to design, configure, and implement Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within a pharmaceutical or life sciences manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Körber PAS-X, Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk View SE, Rockwell PLCs, and SQL.

The role focuses on digitizing manufacturing operations through electronic batch records, master batch records, system integrations, automated workflows, and real-time exception handling while ensuring compliance with GMP and data integrity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Author, configure, and maintain Master Batch Records (MBRs) and Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) to convert paper-based manufacturing instructions into digital workflows.
• Configure MES applications to support manufacturing processes, production workflows, and batch execution.
• Integrate MES platforms with PLCs, SCADA, automation systems, and enterprise applications using OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and other communication protocols.
• Develop dynamic operator prompts, electronic signatures, formula-driven parameters, and in-process checks.
• Configure real-time alarm handling, exception processing, and automated notifications.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, database objects, and reports to support manufacturing operations.
• Configure and troubleshoot Körber PAS-X, Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, and FactoryTalk View SE applications.
• Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate Rockwell PLCs with MES applications.
• Ensure electronic records, audit trails, and electronic signatures meet applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent education and technical experience may be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in MES implementation, configuration, development, or support.
• Hands-on experience with Körber PAS-X and/or Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch.
• Experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE and Rockwell PLCs.
• Strong SQL and relational database management system (RDBMS) knowledge.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as OPC UA/DA and MQTT.
• Strong understanding of ISA-88 batch control architecture and ISA-95 enterprise-to-control system integration.

Remote – India

• Must be available to work according to US business hours/time zone.
• Cross-functional collaboration with US-based teams.