MES Technical Architect / Manager

Company: MITREC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

We're working with a client who's hiring an MES Technical Architect / Manager to support their global MES program.
In this role, you'll help design and build manufacturing recipes within POMS MES across IT/OT environments in Europe and North America.
For clarity - POMS MES is a nice to have, and not mandatory.
ANY PHARMA MES Platform experience is open to consideration, because....
.... You'll need a strong mix of manufacturing knowledge, technical consulting experience, and hands-on implementation skills.
You'll be developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a standard MES and automation architecture-always with an eye toward scalable, reusable solutions based on industry best practices.
Important: This role involves regular travel between the US and Europe.You must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.Unfortunately, visa sponsorship (including H-1B transfers) is not available.
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll collaborate with business units, engineering, and infrastructure teams to design and build MES recipes and system integrations that support global manufacturing operations.
This is a hands-on, strategic role where you'll:

• Serve as a subject matter expert in MES and industrial automation
  
• Design and implement manufacturing systems that improve efficiency and reliability
  
• Work across supply chain and production environments to align technology with business outcomes
  
• Lead recipe creation and updates (bonus points for POMSnet experience)
  
• Map process flows, gather requirements, and translate them into scalable solutions
  
• Integrate MES with ERP, PLM, and shop floor systems
  
• Support major MES upgrades-hardware, architecture, and process enhancements
  
• Collaborate with IT and business functions to align system development with long-term goals
  
• Follow Computerized System Validation and full Software Development Life Cycle (SLC) processes
  
• Validate system performance, conduct testing, and drive ongoing improvements
  
  What You'll Need to Bring:
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  
• 8+ years in technical roles, including 5+ years in MES-focused manufacturing environments
  
• Strong recipe design experience using databases (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.)
  
• Proficiency in C# or Java
  
• Experience with global manufacturing systems and large-scale integration
  
• Deep understanding of SQL, web services, data mapping, and system interfaces
  
• Bonus: Familiarity with Oracle PL/SQL, scanner/printer configuration
  
• Prior experience in validated, GxP-regulated environments, including IQ/OQ/PQ and SLC documentation
  
  What's on Offer:
  Base Salary: $150,000-$200,000
  Annual Increase: 3.5% guaranteed
  Annual Bonus: 5-7% of base salary
  RUS Incentive: Up to $12,000 per year, performance-based
  Benefits: Excellent corporate package with strong support across health, retirement, and well-being
  Hybrid Working available.
  Location:
  Chicago, Illinois
  Columbus, Ohio
  Multiple locations across Minnesota
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