MES Engineer

MES Engineer – Pharma & Life Sciences
Location: India – Remote
Work Schedule: Must work in US time zones
Experience: 8+ years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer to support MES configuration, electronic batch record development, system integration, and manufacturing automation within a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Korber PAS-X, Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, FactoryTalk View SE, Rockwell PLCs, and SQL.
The role focuses on digitizing paper-based manufacturing processes, configuring electronic batch records, integrating MES with automation systems, and ensuring reliable data exchange and compliance in regulated manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Author, configure, and maintain Master Batch Records (MBRs) and Electronic Batch Records (EBRs) to digitize manufacturing instructions and workflows.
Configure MES workflows, recipes, equipment interactions, and production processes.
Integrate MES platforms with PLCs, SCADA, and other manufacturing systems using OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and related communication protocols.
Develop operator prompts, electronic signatures, formula-driven parameters, and in-process verification checks.
Configure real-time alarms, exception handling, and backend logic to trigger system actions and operator notifications.
Support MES configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities.
Develop and execute test scripts and support system verification and validation.
Use SQL to query, review, and troubleshoot manufacturing data.
Support system upgrades, change controls, issue resolution, and technical documentation.
Follow applicable GMP/cGMP, data integrity, and electronic records requirements.
Support integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production support.
Required Technical Skills
Korber PAS-X MES – MBR/EBR authoring and configuration.
Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch – batch process configuration and execution.
Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE – HMI/SCADA configuration.
Rockwell PLCs – automation integration and troubleshooting.
SQL – queries, data validation, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of OPC UA/DA, MQTT, and industrial communication protocols.
Understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
Hands-on experience with MES configuration and manufacturing automation systems.
Understanding of ISA-88 batch control architecture and ISA-95 enterprise-to-control system integration.
Knowledge of electronic batch records, manufacturing workflows, and system interfaces.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with US-based teams while working remotely from India.Work Arrangement
Remote – India
Must be available to work according to US business hours/time zone.
Cross-functional collaboration with US-based teams.

Work arrangement
Yes