MES Engineer
Bristol Myers Squibb
July 02, 2026
On-site
Devens, MA
IT
Summary
The MES Engineer is responsible for the configuration, implementation, and support of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within the Devens Cell Therapy Facility. Focus areas include recipe authoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance in Emerson Syncade MES.
Responsibilities
- Configure, modify, and maintain MES recipes to meet business requirements.
- Document and test changes following governance procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Provide hands-on support for MES issues impacting manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with IT and operations to troubleshoot and resolve incidents.
- Participate in rotational on-call support.
- Develop working knowledge of assigned manufacturing processes.
- Assist in investigations and contribute to recipe improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Support creation of training materials for MES recipes and workflows; guide new MES users/recipe authors.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure MES solutions comply with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and internal quality standards.
- Maintain technical documentation, test records, and validation deliverables.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 1–3 years of MES experience in Biologics, Pharmaceutical, or Cell/Gene Therapy.
- Exposure to Emerson Syncade MES (or comparable MES) preferred.
- Understanding of cGMP regulations and computerized system validation.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Interest in recipe authoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Other
- Willingness to participate in rotational on-call support for manufacturing operations.
The MES Engineer is responsible for the configuration, implementation, and support of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within the Devens Cell Therapy Facility. Focus areas include recipe authoring, troubleshooting, and system maintenance in Emerson Syncade MES.
Responsibilities
- Configure, modify, and maintain MES recipes to meet business requirements.
- Document and test changes following governance procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Provide hands-on support for MES issues impacting manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with IT and operations to troubleshoot and resolve incidents.
- Participate in rotational on-call support.
- Develop working knowledge of assigned manufacturing processes.
- Assist in investigations and contribute to recipe improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Support creation of training materials for MES recipes and workflows; guide new MES users/recipe authors.
Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure MES solutions comply with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and internal quality standards.
- Maintain technical documentation, test records, and validation deliverables.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.
- 1–3 years of MES experience in Biologics, Pharmaceutical, or Cell/Gene Therapy.
- Exposure to Emerson Syncade MES (or comparable MES) preferred.
- Understanding of cGMP regulations and computerized system validation.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
- Interest in recipe authoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Other
- Willingness to participate in rotational on-call support for manufacturing operations.