Tulip MES and LabVantage Engineers
Job Description – Senior Implementation Engineer (Tulip MES)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer – Tulip MES to design, configure, and deploy digital manufacturing solutions across Elanco's pharmaceutical production facilities.This role is responsible for hands-on implementation, integration, and validation of Tulip-based MES applications to enable:· Electronic Batch Records (eBR)· Real-time production monitoring· Digital work instructions· Quality and compliance workflowsThe engineer will work closely with manufacturing, quality, IT/OT, and validation teams to deliver compliant, production-ready MES solutions on the shop floor.---Key Responsibilities1. Tulip MES Development & Configuration· Develop and configure Tulip applications to support:o Electronic Batch Records (eBR)o Weigh & Dispense workflowso Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearanceo In-process QA checks and sampling workflows· Build operator-facing workflows to digitize manufacturing processes---2. System IntegrationConfigure and implement integrations with:o ERP (SAP)o LIMS / Lab systemso SCADA / PLC / Historianso IoT devices and edge systems· Develop connectors using:o APIs (REST)o SQL / Python· Ensure reliable and secure data flow across systemsIntegration across MES, ERP, LIMS, and shop-floor systems is a key responsibility in Tulip implementations---3. Validation & Compliance· Support and execute validation activities:o URS / FRS documentationo IQ / OQ / PQ executiono Test scripts and traceability matrices· Ensure compliance with:o GMP / GxP standardso 21 CFR Part 11 (e-signatures, audit trails)o GAMP 5 / CSV processes· Maintain audit-ready MES solutionsPharma MES implementations must support validation and regulatory compliance frameworks---4. Deployment & Production Support· Deploy MES applications across environments:o DEV → TEST → PRODUCTION· Perform:o User Acceptance Testing (UAT) supporto Go-live and hypercare support· Troubleshoot:o Workflow issueso Integration failureso Data integrity issues---5. Continuous Improvement· Monitor and optimize:o System performanceo User adoptiono Data quality· Identify process improvements:o Reduce manual stepso Improve batch execution efficiency· Enhance digital workflows based on plant feedback---6. Cross-functional Collaboration· Work closely with:o Manufacturing operations (shop floor teams)o Quality & validationo IT / Digital teams· Translate business requirements into MES solutions· Support change management and process adoption---7. Documentation & Training· Develop and maintain:o SOPso Technical design documentso Validation documents· Conduct training for:o Operatorso Supervisorso QA personnel---Required Skills & ExperienceExperience· 5–10 years in MES / Manufacturing IT / Digital Manufacturing· 3–5 years hands-on experience in MES implementation· Experience with:o Tulip MES (Must)o Other MES packages, LabVantage integrations (nice to have)---Technical Skills· Tulip Platform:o App building (low-code/no-code)o Workflow designo Dashboard creation· Integration:o REST APIso SQL / Pythono Equipment connectivity (PLC/SCADA)· Systems:o ERP (SAP)o LIMSo Manufacturing systems---Domain Expertise· Pharma / Biotech / Animal Health manufacturing· Knowledge of:o Batch production processeso Quality workflowso Traceability and compliance systems---Compliance Skills· GMP / GxP· 21 CFR Part 11· CSV / GAMP 5 validation lifecycle· Data integrity (ALCOA principles)---Soft Skills· Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting· Effective communication with plant and business teams· Ability to work in onsite / shop-floor environments· Agile / iterative delivery experience---Preferred Qualifications· Experience with:o Multi-site MES deploymentso Digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 programs· Exposure to:o IoT-enabled manufacturingo Real-time analytics / dashboards· Certifications:o MES platforms or Manufacturing ITo Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)