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The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a Digital Tulip MES Engineer to join our Digitization Operations team!
What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience, education and training
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience with MES software applications, including implementation and deployment
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience with Tulip strongly preferred

How you will thrive and create an impact
The MES Engineer is a COE technical role responsible for designing, deploying, and sustaining Tulip applications within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. This role blends process engineering, low-code development, and compliance-focused digital transformation to improve batch execution, documentation accuracy, deviation reduction, and overall plant performance. The MES Engineer partners with QA, Operations, IT/OT, Validation, and corporate digital teams to ensure Tulip solutions meet regulatory requirements while driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Tulip Application Development & Deployment

• Build and deploy GMP-compliant Tulip apps supporting manufacturing operations:
  • Electronic batch records (EBR) and batch execution steps
  • In-process quality checks and sampling workflows
  • Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearance verification
  • Material dispensing, weighing, and traceability
  • Deviation capture, CAPA workflows, and audit trails
• Configure connectors to integrate Tulip with UNS, ERP, LIMS, historians, SCADA/PLC systems, and other validated platforms.
• Develop dashboards to provide real-time visibility into batch progress, quality metrics, and equipment performance.

2. Compliance, Validation & Documentation

• Ensure all Tulip applications comply with GMP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and data integrity (ALCOA+) principles.
• Create and maintain validation documentation (URS, FRS, IQ/OQ/PQ, risk assessments, change controls).
• Partner with QA and Validation teams to ensure audit readiness and proper lifecycle management of digital systems.
• Maintain secure, traceable, and compliant electronic records and audit trails.

3. Support, Sustainment & Continuous Improvement

• Provide day-to-day support for Tulip apps, connectors, and edge devices in a validated environment.
• Troubleshoot issues related to data integrity, device connectivity, and workflow logic.
• Monitor system performance, user adoption, and data quality; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain version control, documentation, and change management in alignment with GMP expectations.

4. Workforce Training & Change Management

• Train operators, supervisors, QA personnel, and engineers on new Tulip workflows.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and job aids that meet regulatory documentation standards.
• Promote a culture of digital adoption, right-first-time execution, and data-driven decision-making.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with QA, Validation, and IT/OT to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable infrastructure for Tulip deployments.
• Collaborate with process engineering and operations to embed Tulip into new equipment, processes, and capital projects.
• Work with corporate digital teams to align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and digital strategy.

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Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency:
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $125,350.00
Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
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