Senior MES Engineer

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Position Summary:

The Senior MES Engineer is a strong technical subject matter expert (SME) responsible for the design, implementation, and support of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions within the Devens Cell Therapy Facility. Leveraging deep expertise in Emerson Syncade MES and manufacturing systems, this role resolves complex challenges, enforces governance procedures, and drives the delivery of innovative digital solutions. The Senior MES Engineer collaborates across functions and the broader network to ensure operational consistency, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, while influencing the technical direction of MES initiatives.

Duties/Responsibilities:

MES Business Analysis & Recipe Authoring:

Analyze MES requirements and implement recipe modifications to meet evolving business needs. Ensure recipes align with operational objectives, regulatory standards, and best practices.

Business Process Expertise:

Develop an in-depth understanding of assigned manufacturing processes. Support investigations and identify opportunities for recipe optimization and process efficiency.

Governance & Standards:

Establish, document, and maintain MES recipe authoring standards, guidelines, and templates. Ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency across all recipe development activities.

Training & Knowledge Transfer:

Create and deliver training materials to onboard and upskill MES authors, engineers, and end-users. Foster knowledge sharing and best practices adoption across teams.

Operational Support:

Provide rotational on-call support for MES-related issues during off-hours. Partner with manufacturing operations to resolve incidents, minimize downtime, and ensure uninterrupted production.

Reporting Relationship:

The Senior MES Engineer reports into the IT Digital Plant organization. The role contributes to the design, testing, documentation, and deployment of MES solutions, while adhering to governance procedures and supporting IT projects of moderate to high complexity. This position serves as a technical subject matter expert—supporting operations, troubleshooting issues, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving the adoption of digital solutions that enhance manufacturing performance.

Qualifications:

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Experience :

3-5 years of experience as an MES Engineer (or equivalent role) within the Biologics, Pharmaceutical, or Cell/Gene Therapy industries. Strong expertise in Emerson Syncade MES, including recipe authoring and troubleshooting. Proven ability to understand manufacturing processes and translate business needs into MES solutions.

Skills :

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to propose effective, data-driven solutions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective at collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders. Experience developing and delivering technical training is strongly preferred. Familiarity with recipe authoring tools, data integrity principles (21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11), and cGMP standards. If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

Compensation Overview:

Devens

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US:

$108,650

• $131,655 The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis.

Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee's work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/. Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment.

Our benefits include:

Health Coverage:

Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

Wellbeing Support:

Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

Financial Well-being and Protection:

401(k) plan, short

• and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​ Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off US Exempt Employees:

flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees:

160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays Based on eligibility

• , additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown. •

Eligibility Disclosure:

T he summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as "Transforming patients' lives through science™ ", every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role: Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function. Supporting People with Disabilities BMS is dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to adastaffingsupport@bms.com . Visit careers.bms.com/ eeo

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