Senior MES Engineer (Solution Architect)

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid/On-site) 

Schedule: Full-Time | Mon–Fri | Up to 25% Travel

High-caliber Senior Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer to serve as a Solution Architect and technical leader within our Raleigh business unit. In this role, you will lead a team of engineers in identifying requirements, evaluating MES platforms, and implementing full-scale solutions for the Life Science industry. This is a leadership position that blends technical mastery with business development aptitude, focused on creating long-term partnerships and driving operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Architecture: Conceptualize, detail, and implement MES solutions that integrate process knowledge, equipment design, and IT to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Project Leadership: Manage project lifecycles up to $1M, including budgeting, task prioritization, scheduling, and financial reporting.
• Technical Integration: Ensure seamless integration between software design/configuration and Level 2 and Level 4 systems.
• Business Development: Actively participate in trade shows and associations to secure repeat work and build new customer partnerships.
• Mentorship: Act as the technical lead on projects, guiding and mentoring lower-level engineers and technicians.

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Sciences.
• Experience: 10+ years of overall experience with at least 4 years specifically in Life Science MES.
• Technical Mastery: Proven deployment experience with platforms such as Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, or POMS.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with cGMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP5, S88, and S95 standards.
• Systems Integration: Proficiency with interfaces for systems such as DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI, and Maximo.

We offer a competitive package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being:

• Financial: Strong base salary plus a significant discretionary bonus (20–35% target).
• Ownership: 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) company culture.
• Growth: Opportunity to help establish and lead a dedicated MES office in the Raleigh region.
• Reputation: Join an ENR Top 500 firm and rated "Top System Integrator Giant".

Please be prepared to answer the following during your application:

1. Do you have at least 4 years of MES experience specifically within the Life Science industry?
2. Which MES platforms (Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft, POMS, etc.) have you successfully deployed?
3. Are you currently based in North Carolina, and are you comfortable with 25% travel?
4. Do you have experience as a Solution Architect for both "greenfield" and "brownfield" projects?