Manufacturing System Engineer

Onsite in Lombard, IL

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What manager is looking for:Someone who has worked on the manufacturing floor, not just remotely/developing software.Experience digitizing manufacturing processes and converting paper-based workflows into electronic systems.Strong systems integration and troubleshooting background.Ability to work directly with Operations and support manufacturing users.Ideal Candidate: Someone who has been on the manufacturing floor, understands operations, has helped deploy manufacturing systems or MES platforms, can build/configure applications and workflows, and is comfortable supporting the ongoing operation and troubleshooting of those systems.
Must-Haves:Experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience implementing, configuring, or supporting manufacturing systems/applications.Experience writing/configuring applications or workflows.Systems integration experience.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing and operations teams.Strongly Preferred:MES experience (Tulip or any MES platform).Regulated manufacturing environment (Medical Device, Pharma, Biotech, etc.).Change control experience.Experience taking processes from concept/manual state to digital execution.Equipment integration experience.Nice-to-Have:PLC/HMI exposure.Manufacturing automation experience.Equipment support experience.

Position SummaryThe Manufacturing Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving digital manufacturing systems used on the production floor. This role focuses on the day-to-day ownership, support, and continuous improvement of the Tulip Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to ensure manufacturing operations are efficient, reliable, and compliant.Working closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT, this position helps enable digital workflows, electronic records, and real-time shop-floor data in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, configure, test, and maintain Tulip MES applications that support manufacturing execution and electronic manufacturing recordsBuild and improve digital workflows, operator interfaces, forms, and dashboardsPartner with Operations and Engineering to convert manual or paper-based processes into digital solutionsProvide daily system support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for manufacturing usersMonitor system performance and address recurring issues to improve reliability and usabilitySupport system updates, testing, releases, and user acceptance activitiesMaintain system documentation, configurations, and support materialsEnsure digital manufacturing systems meet GMP, quality, and regulatory requirementsSupport change control, validation, testing documentation, and audit readinessCollaborate with Quality and Validation teams to ensure compliant and sustainable system useAssist with basic equipment connectivity and data flow troubleshootingSupport production needs in a multi-shift manufacturing environment, including occasional off-hours support xzbcwsv
QualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field2+ years of experience supporting automation, manufacturing systems, controls, or related engineering roles in a regulated manufacturing environmentPreferredExperience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or digital manufacturing toolsFamiliarity with PLC, HMI, and shop-floor system integrationExperience working in GMP-regulated industries (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food & beverage)Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsAbility to work cross-functionally with manufacturing and technical teamsComfort working in a fast-paced production environmentStrong documentation and communication skillsWorking knowledge of digital manufacturing systems and data-driven processesProficiency with standard computer tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)