MES Engineer

Bristol Myers Squibb • Devens, MA

1d • $89,390 - $108,315 • Onsite

About The Position

The MES Engineer is a technical contributor responsible for the configuration, implementation, and support of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within the Devens Cell Therapy Facility. This role focuses on recipe authoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance in Emerson Syncade MES, ensuring reliable and compliant system operation. The MES Engineer works closely with manufacturing, quality, and IT teams to support day-to-day operations, resolve issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of digital manufacturing systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience with MES systems in Biologics, Pharmaceutical, or Cell/Gene Therapy industries.
• Exposure to Emerson Syncade MES or a comparable MES platform preferred.
• Understanding of cGMP regulations and computerized system validation.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in recipe authoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to participate in rotational on-call support for manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Configure, modify, and maintain MES recipes to meet business requirements.
• Document and test changes while following governance procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide hands-on support for MES issues affecting manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with IT and operations to troubleshoot and resolve incidents.
• Participate in rotational on-call support to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing activities.
• Develop a working knowledge of assigned manufacturing processes.
• Assist in investigations and contribute to recipe improvements that enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure MES solutions comply with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, test records, and validation deliverables.
• Support the creation of training materials for MES recipes and workflows.
• Provide guidance to new MES users or recipe authors as needed.
• Contribute to the design, testing, documentation, and deployment of MES solutions of moderate complexity, while providing operational support to end-users.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.
• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.
• Work-life benefits include: Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees) Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays
• Based on eligibility, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level