Position: Senior Implementation Engineer Tulip MES
Location: Indianapolis, IN Onsite
Duration: 1+ Year
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Implementation Engineer Tulip MES to design, configure, implement, and support digital manufacturing solutions across pharmaceutical production facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end deployment of Tulip-based Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications, enabling Electronic Batch Records (eBR), real-time production monitoring, digital work instructions, and quality/compliance workflows.
This role requires close collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, IT/OT, and business stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable, and production-ready MES solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Tulip MES Development & Configuration
- Design, develop, and configure Tulip MES applications to support manufacturing operations.
- Build and deploy solutions for:
- Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
- Weigh & Dispense processes
- Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearance workflows
- In-process quality checks and sampling activities
- Develop operator-centric digital workflows to streamline and standardize manufacturing processes.
- Create dashboards, forms, and workflow automation using the Tulip platform.
System Integration
- Design and implement integrations between Tulip MES and enterprise/shop-floor systems, including:
- SAP ERP
- LIMS and laboratory systems
- SCADA, PLCs, and process historians
- IoT devices and edge computing platforms
- Develop and configure integrations using:
- Ensure secure, reliable, and compliant data exchange across manufacturing systems.
- Support connectivity between MES, ERP, LIMS, and production equipment.
Validation & Compliance
- Support computer system validation (CSV) activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain validation documentation, including:
- User Requirement Specifications (URS)
- Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS)
- IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and execution
- Test scripts and traceability matrices
- Ensure MES solutions comply with:
- GMP and GxP requirements
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations
- GAMP 5 validation guidelines
- Maintain audit-ready systems and support regulatory inspections.
Deployment & Production Support
- Manage application deployments across Development, Test, and Production environments.
- Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), go-live activities, and post-production hypercare.
- Troubleshoot and resolve:
- Workflow and application issues
- Integration failures
- Data integrity and system performance issues
- Provide ongoing support for MES applications and production users.
Continuous Improvement
- Monitor system performance, user adoption, and data quality metrics.
- Identify opportunities to:
- Eliminate manual processes
- Improve manufacturing efficiency
- Enhance batch execution performance
- Implement process improvements and optimize digital workflows based on business feedback.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, Validation, and IT teams to understand business requirements.
- Translate operational needs into scalable MES solutions.
- Support change management initiatives and drive user adoption of digital manufacturing technologies.
- Participate in project planning, workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
Documentation & Training
- Create and maintain:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Technical design documentation
- Validation and compliance documentation
- User guides and training materials
- Conduct training sessions for operators, supervisors, QA personnel, and business users.
Required Skills & Experience:
Experience
- 5 10 years of experience in MES, Manufacturing IT, or Digital Manufacturing environments.
- 3 5 years of hands-on experience implementing MES solutions.
- Proven experience with Tulip MES platform implementations.
- Experience integrating MES with ERP, LIMS, and manufacturing systems.
- Exposure to LabVantage integrations and other MES platforms is preferred.
Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in Tulip platform development, including:
- Application configuration and development
- Workflow design and automation
- Dashboard and analytics creation
- Experience with:
- REST APIs
- SQL
- Python scripting
- PLC/SCADA connectivity
- Knowledge of enterprise and manufacturing systems including SAP, LIMS, and production applications.
Domain Expertise
- Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or Animal Health manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of:
- Batch manufacturing processes
- Quality management workflows
- Traceability and compliance requirements
Compliance & Validation
- Working knowledge of:
- GMP and GxP regulations
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- Computer System Validation (CSV)
- GAMP 5 framework
- ALCOA data integrity principles
Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in manufacturing and shop-floor environments.
- Experience working in Agile and iterative project delivery environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting multi-site MES implementations.
- Exposure to Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing transformation initiatives.
- Knowledge of IoT-enabled manufacturing environments.
- Experience with real-time analytics, reporting, and operational dashboards.
- Relevant certifications in:
- MES platforms
- Manufacturing IT systems
- Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)
- Experience working within regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
Thanks & Regards,
Vijay Yadav
Global Applications Solution
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