What are the responsibilities and job description for the MES Engineer position at United Pharma Technologies Inc?
Job Title: MES Engineer
Location: Hillsboro, OR
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced MES Engineer to support a drug product manufacturing facility in Hillsboro, OR. The role involves MES recipe authoring and configuration to support Tech Transfer projects and production operations, including component preparation, compounding, filling, inspection, packaging, and distribution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Author and configure Manufacturing Execution System (MES) recipes in PharmaSuite.
- Troubleshoot MES execution issues and business system integration on the production floor.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, site-specific processes, and GxP quality procedures.
- Develop, review, approve, and execute qualification test plans for MES implementations.
- Translate production tech transfer requirements into MES recipes and workflows.
- Define batch record structures and exception handling logic.
- Create and finalize recipe and workflow requirement specifications and formal design documentation.
- Participate in validation activities and contribute to project deliverables including implementation plans.
- Collaborate with business process owners and support process improvement initiatives.
- Support MES projects by contributing recipe authoring expertise to squads and project teams.
- Coordinate with Global Recipe Author Teams to maintain and utilize PharmaSuite templates.
- Provide on-call MES support at least one week per month as part of a rotating schedule.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), preferably PharmaSuite.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience in project management and the ability to balance multiple assignments.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage assignments and deliver results under tight deadlines.
- Experience in planning and executing MES validation testing with proper documentation.
- Proven ability to contribute to cross-functional teams and work collaboratively with Value Streams and Engineering.
- Knowledge of GMP manufacturing processes and MES integration with ERP or business systems.
