MES Engineer (MN)

Excel Engineering • Mounds View, MN

4d • $80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Excel Engineering is seeking a team-oriented, highly motivated MES Engineer for our Mounds View, Minnesota office. We offer full service Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad. Since 1990, Excel Engineering has differentiated its services from that of its competition by providing engineering solutions to achieve our clients’ business objectives. We are seeking an Automation Engineer with experience in Werum PAS-X to support digital manufacturing initiatives across biotech and pharmaceutical Clients. This role is central to supporting our Client’s Pharma 4.0 strategy, which will enable smarter, compliant, and more agile production through electronic batch record (EBR) optimization and recipe management. The role will involve gathering requirements and constraints from engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain groups at a client site as well as working with the internal MES development team. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Excel Engineering is focused on cultivating a high performing culture where a service oriented approach, continuous improvement, and goal orientation are valued. If you enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment, Excel Engineering is for you! Excel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. In our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply, please contact human resources at [email protected].

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or other related technical field from an ABET Accredited Institution.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 Scale.
• 2+ years of experience with Werum PAS-X MES or similar software in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience with operations and/or engineering in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of batch processing, cleanroom operations, and regulatory compliance (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11).
• Familiarity with SAP material management and integration points with MES.
• Knowledge of code development best practices, including parameterization, modular design, and version control.
• Experience supporting validation and change control processes in regulated environments.
• Ability to write and speak in the English language.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in the organization in a team environment.
• Knowledge of relevant technical software.
• Knowledge of MS Office software products: Word/Excel/Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) registration or ability to obtain such is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and update electronic batch records (EBRs) within MES to support process improvements, tech transfers, and operational efficiency.
• Author batch records and workflows based on user requirements, SOPs, and manufacturing constraints from engineering, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Configure materials management, inventory tracking, and parameterized operations (e.g., set points, limits, equipment states) within the MES environment.
• Translate manufacturing sequences and business logic into digital instructions using class-based templates, function charts, and modular design principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., manufacturing, QA, validation, and IT) to ensure MES solutions align with quality and business objectives.
• Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities including URS, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and change control for MES deployments.
• Integrate MES workflows with SAP for material management and inventory reconciliation.
• Collaborate with clients to test and deploy updates in a controlled and compliant manner.
• Contribute to digitalization efforts by enabling data capture, traceability, and exception handling within the MES platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees