Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Position Summary
The Manufacturing Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving digital manufacturing systems used on the production floor. This role focuses on the day-to-day ownership, support, and continuous improvement of the Tulip Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to ensure manufacturing operations are efficient, reliable, and compliant.
Working closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT, this position helps enable digital workflows, electronic records, and real-time shop-floor data in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, configure, test, and maintain Tulip MES applications that support manufacturing execution and electronic manufacturing records
Build and improve digital workflows, operator interfaces, forms, and dashboards
Partner with Operations and Engineering to convert manual or paper-based processes into digital solutions
Provide daily system support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for manufacturing users
Monitor system performance and address recurring issues to improve reliability and usability
Support system updates, testing, releases, and user acceptance activities
Maintain system documentation, configurations, and support materials
Ensure digital manufacturing systems meet GMP, quality, and regulatory requirements
Support change control, validation, testing documentation, and audit readiness
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Collaborate with Quality and Validation teams to ensure compliant and sustainable system use
Assist with basic equipment connectivity and data flow troubleshooting
Support production needs in a multi-shift manufacturing environment, including occasional off-hours support
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
2+ years of experience supporting automation, manufacturing systems, controls, or related engineering roles in a regulated manufacturing environment
Preferred
Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or digital manufacturing tools
Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and shop-floor system integration
Experience working in GMP-regulated industries (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food & beverage)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing and technical teams
Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment
Strong documentation and communication skills
Working knowledge of digital manufacturing systems and data-driven processes
Proficiency with standard computer tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
