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Job title: Senior Implementation Engineer (Tulip MES)
Work Location with Zip code: Indianapolis, IN 46222
We are seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer – Tulip MES to design, configure, and deploy digital manufacturing solutions across global pharmaceutical production facilities. This role is responsible for hands-on implementation, integration, and validation of Tulip-based MES applications to enable: Electronic Batch Records (eBR), Real-time production monitoring, Digital work instructions, Quality and compliance workflows. The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, quality, IT/OT, and validation teams to deliver compliant, production-ready MES solutions on the shop floor.
🔹 Key Responsibilities
Tulip MES Development & Configuration: Develop and configure Tulip applications to support Electronic Batch Records (eBR), Weigh & Dispense workflows, Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearance, In-process QA checks and sampling workflows. Build operator-facing workflows to digitize manufacturing processes.
System Integration: Configure and implement integrations with ERP (SAP), LIMS / Lab systems, SCADA / PLC / Historians, IoT devices and edge systems. Develop connectors using APIs (REST), SQL / Python. Ensure reliable and secure data flow across systems.
Validation & Compliance: Support and execute validation activities: URS / FRS documentation, IQ / OQ / PQ execution, Test scripts and traceability matrices. Ensure compliance with GMP / GxP standards, 21 CFR Part 11 (e-signatures, audit trails), GAMP 5 / CSV processes. Maintain audit-ready MES solutions.
Deployment & Production Support: Deploy MES applications across environments DEV → TEST → PRODUCTION. Perform UAT support, Go-live and hypercare support. Troubleshoot workflow issues, integration failures, data integrity issues.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor and optimize system performance, user adoption, data quality. Identify process improvements, reduce manual steps, improve batch execution efficiency. Enhance digital workflows based on plant feedback.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with manufacturing operations, Quality & validation, IT / Digital teams. Translate business requirements into MES solutions. Support change management and process adoption.
Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain SOPs, technical design documents, validation documents. Conduct training for operators, supervisors, QA personnel.
Required Skills & Experience
✅ Experience 5–10 years in MES / Manufacturing IT / Digital Manufacturing, 3–5 years hands-on experience in MES implementation, Experience with Tulip MES (Must).
✅ Technical Skills Tulip Platform: App building, Workflow design, Dashboard creation. Integration: REST APIs, SQL / Python, Equipment connectivity (PLC/SCADA). Systems: ERP (SAP), LIMS, Manufacturing systems.
✅ Domain Expertise Pharma / Biotech / Animal Health manufacturing, Batch production processes, Quality workflows, Traceability and compliance systems.
✅ Compliance Skills GMP / GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, CSV / GAMP 5 validation lifecycle, Data integrity.
✅ Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting, Effective communication, Ability to work onsite / shop-floor environments, Agile experience.