| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
Job Description – Senior Implementation Engineer (Tulip MES)
Role Overview
We 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 workflows
The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, quality, IT/OT, and validation teams to deliver compliant, production-ready MES solutions on the shop floor.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Tulip MES Development & Configuration
· Develop and configure Tulip applications to support:
o Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
o Weigh & Dispense workflows
o Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearance
o In-process QA checks and sampling workflows
· Build operator-facing workflows to digitize manufacturing processes
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2. System Integration
Configure and implement integrations with:
o ERP (SAP)
o LIMS / Lab systems
o SCADA / PLC / Historians
o IoT devices and edge systems
· Develop connectors using:
o APIs (REST)
o SQL / Python
· Ensure reliable and secure data flow across systems
Integration across MES, ERP, LIMS, and shop-floor systems is a key responsibility in Tulip implementations
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3. Validation & Compliance
· Support and execute validation activities:
o URS / FRS documentation
o IQ / OQ / PQ execution
o Test scripts and traceability matrices
· Ensure compliance with:
o GMP / GxP standards
o 21 CFR Part 11 (e-signatures, audit trails)
o GAMP 5 / CSV processes
· Maintain audit-ready MES solutions
Pharma MES implementations must support validation and regulatory compliance frameworks
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4. Deployment & Production Support
· Deploy MES applications across environments:
o DEV → TEST → PRODUCTION
· Perform:
o User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support
o Go-live and hypercare support
· Troubleshoot:
o Workflow issues
o Integration failures
o Data integrity issues
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5. Continuous Improvement
· Monitor and optimize:
o System performance
o User adoption
o Data quality
· Identify process improvements:
o Reduce manual steps
o Improve batch execution efficiency
· Enhance digital workflows based on plant feedback
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6. Cross-functional Collaboration
· Work closely with:
o Manufacturing operations (shop floor teams)
o Quality & validation
o IT / Digital teams
· Translate business requirements into MES solutions
· Support change management and process adoption
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7. Documentation & Training
· Develop and maintain:
o SOPs
o Technical design documents
o Validation documents
· Conduct training for:
o Operators
o Supervisors
o QA personnel
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Required Skills & Experience
Experience
· 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)
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Technical Skills
· Tulip Platform:
o App building (low-code/no-code)
o Workflow design
o Dashboard creation
· Integration:
o REST APIs
o SQL / Python
o Equipment connectivity (PLC/SCADA)
· Systems:
o ERP (SAP)
o LIMS
o Manufacturing systems
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Domain Expertise
· Pharma / Biotech / Animal Health manufacturing
· Knowledge of:
o Batch production processes
o Quality workflows
o Traceability and compliance systems
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Compliance Skills
· GMP / GxP
· 21 CFR Part 11
· CSV / GAMP 5 validation lifecycle
· Data integrity (ALCOA principles)
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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
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Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with:
o Multi-site MES deployments
o Digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 programs
· Exposure to:
o IoT-enabled manufacturing
o Real-time analytics / dashboards
· Certifications:
o MES platforms or Manufacturing IT
o Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)