MES Engineer-Full job Description
MES Engineer (x2 positions)
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid / Client Site)
Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: £45,500 per annum (based on a 37.5‑hour working week)
Role Overview
Operations Helix Ltd is seeking two MES Engineers to support ongoing digital manufacturing and compliance projects across life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
The MES Engineers will provide specialist support for MES systems, Electronic Batch Records (EBR), and system integrations, ensuring compliant, reliable, and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide SME knowledge to the operations team with respect to the MES system.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, and Quality functions to ensure efficient and effective MES site support during operational hours.
- Support MES‑related documentation, training, and user onboarding.
- Assist in the rollout of MES upgrades, patches, and system enhancements.
- Monitor MES interfaces with laboratory systems, ERP platforms, and production equipment to ensure data flow and integrity.
- Ensure all activities align with GxP compliance and quality assurance protocols.
- Design, author, develop, and configure Electronic Batch Records (EBR).
- Implement MES solutions and integrate them with ERP systems and control equipment.
- Document MES configuration and validation of EBRs.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 3 years’ MES implementation experience within GMP‑regulated environments.
- Full understanding of cGMP requirements including 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11.
- Excellent understanding of GAMP principles, system implementation, and validation concepts.
- Experience with POMS MES is advantageous.
- Strong C# coding and SQL database knowledge required.
- PTL, XML, and Power Automate knowledge desirable.
If you meet the above criteria and are looking to contribute to high‑impact digital and compliance projects, we encourage you to apply using the form below.