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Senior Global Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer

BioSpace
North Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2026
Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us atwww.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie onX,Facebook,Instagram,YouTube,LinkedInandTik Tok.

Purpose

Job Description

The Manufacturing Execution Systems Engineer will design, implement, and optimize Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across AbbVies global manufacturing network, directly supporting the MES COE Leads strategic vision for digital transformation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Manager, MES and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES solutions aligned with enterprise strategy and standards.

Lead technical design, configuration, integration, and testing of MES applications for multiple manufacturing modalities and sites

Develop, document, and maintain MES best practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Lead Communities of Practice (COP) meetings across AbbVies processes and Champion template standardization and process simplification using advanced MES capabilities.

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and collaborators.

Support Adoption of New MES technology and digital transformation initiatives at the site and network levels.

Analyze manufacturing processes and data to identify areas for MES-driven process improvement, automation, and harmonization.

Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and AbbVies ways of working in all MES engineering activities.

Contribute to governance, technical documentation, and training programs for MES solutions. Support New Instance MES program delivery through Global Recipe Templates. Engage with internal and external partners (technology, automation, operations, IT) to support MES initiatives and continuous improvement.

Responsible for delivering high-quality MES engineering solutions that achieve strategic and operational goals set by the COE Lead. Maintains high standards of process compliance and actively supports a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in MES operations.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field.

6 years experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, or regulated environments.

Solid understanding of digital manufacturing concepts, MES technology operation, and enterprise IT/OT integration.

Experience with process improvement, system analysis, and technical documentation in multi-site/global environments.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively across business and technology.

Working knowledge of cGMP, pharma regulatory standards, and quality compliance.

Experience with MES platforms preferably POMS Aquila

Ability to train/mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the network.

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

Additional Information

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law:

  • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeof this posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees.
  • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms.


Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of any bonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole andabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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