Senior Implementation Engineer Tulip MES
Location:
Opening 1: Indianapolis, Indiana (Onsite)
Opening 2: Global Consultant (Travel required to Kansas City, MO; Winslow, ME; and Iowa locations)
Duration: 6 Months Contract (Possible Extension)
Experience: 8 10+ Years
Domain: Pharmaceutical / Biotech / Animal Health Manufacturing
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer with strong Tulip MES experience to design, configure, integrate, validate, and deploy digital manufacturing solutions across pharmaceutical production facilities. The consultant will lead Tulip-based MES implementations supporting Electronic Batch Records (eBR), digital work instructions, production monitoring, quality workflows, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and configure Tulip MES applications and workflows
Implement eBR, weigh & dispense, QA, equipment setup, and line clearance solutions
Integrate Tulip with SAP ERP, LIMS, PLC/SCADA, Historians, and IoT systems
Develop integrations using REST APIs, SQL, and Python
Support validation activities including URS, FRS, IQ, OQ, and PQ
Ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, CSV, and GAMP 5
Execute deployments, UAT, go-live, and production support
Troubleshoot MES workflows, integrations, and data integrity issues
Create SOPs, technical documentation, and training materials
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, and IT teams
Required Skills:
8 10+ years in MES, Manufacturing IT, or Digital Manufacturing
3 5+ years of hands-on Tulip MES implementation experience
Strong experience with Tulip App Building, Workflow Design, and Dashboards
Experience integrating MES with SAP, LIMS, PLC/SCADA, and IoT systems
Knowledge of REST APIs, SQL, and Python
Pharma/Biotech manufacturing experience
Strong understanding of GMP, GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, CSV, GAMP 5, and ALCOA principles
Preferred Qualifications:
Multi-site MES deployment experience
Industry 4.0 and Digital Manufacturing initiatives
Real-time analytics and dashboard development
Azure or AWS exposure
MES or Manufacturing IT certifications