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Senior MES Engineer | $145K-$180K + Bonus

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationRaleigh
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 14, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Senior MES Engineer | $145K-$180K + Bonus
Raleigh, NC | Hybrid | Life Sciences MES / Industrial Automation

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN
Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: 272-230-3157
LinkedIn: View Elizabeth's LinkedIn

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Senior MES Engineer for a senior-level Life Sciences manufacturing technology opportunity based in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position combines MES solution architecture, technical leadership, customer engagement, systems integration, project leadership and business development.

The Senior MES Engineer will work directly with customers and lead engineering teams through requirements identification, MES platform evaluation, specification development, implementation, testing, commissioning and qualification. The role requires extensive MES experience, including at least 4 years of Life Sciences MES experience, and the ability to develop integrated manufacturing solutions across controls, MES and enterprise systems.

COMPENSATION
• $145,000-$180,000 Base Salary
• Discretionary Bonus That Could Be 20%-35%
• Relocation Assistance: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No

WORK MODEL
• Hybrid Position Based In North Carolina
• Candidate Must Live In North Carolina
• Raleigh Office Presence Required Regularly, Particularly When Starting
• Work Will Include Raleigh Office, Home Office And Client Sites Over Time
• Up To 25% Travel

MES SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE
• Conceptualize, Detail And Implement MES Solutions For Industrial Processes And Machinery
• Develop MES Strategies Integrating Process Knowledge, Equipment Design, Quality Standards And Information Technology
• Design Solutions To Reduce Downtime, Support Regulatory Compliance And Improve Manufacturing Efficiency
• Evaluate MES Platforms And Develop Technical Specifications
• Lead Implementation, Testing, Start-Up, Commissioning And Qualification Activities
• Support Whitefield And Brownfield System Architecture

LIFE SCIENCES MES
• Work With MES Solutions In Regulated Life Sciences Manufacturing Environments
• Apply cGMP And 21 CFR Part 11 Requirements
• Support Integrated EBR Recipe Design And Implementation
• Apply GAMP5, S88 And S95 Standards
• Understand GMP Warehouse And Inventory Management
• Evaluate Manufacturing Processes And Recommend Optimal System Configurations

MES PLATFORMS & SYSTEM INTEGRATION
• Work With MES Platforms Including Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft And POMS
• Coordinate Systems From Controls Through ERP
• Integrate PLC / DCS Systems
• Work With Historian Technology And Reporting Systems
• Work With Relational Databases Including SQL And Oracle
• Support Interfaces With Systems Such As DeltaV, SAP, LIMS, PI And Maximo
• Apply Strong IT / OT Networking Knowledge

TECHNICAL & PROJECT LEADERSHIP
• Act As Technical Lead On MES Projects
• Lead And Support Engineering Teams
• Guide And Mentor Less Experienced Engineers And Technicians
• Develop Project Execution Plans And Work Breakdown Structures
• Support Project Budgets, Scheduling, Task Prioritization And Time Tracking
• Support Financial Tracking And Reporting
• Identify Project Problems Early And Support Conflict Resolution
• Oversee Daily Project Operations And Activities On Projects Up To $1M
• Support Overall Project Profitability
• May Act As Project Manager On Smaller Projects

CUSTOMER & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Interact Directly With Customers
• Build Strong Customer Partnerships
• Support New And Existing Customer Relationships
• Develop Repeat Business
• Participate In Trade Shows And Associations
• Contribute To Business Development And New Business Generation

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Standard Office Environment
• Onsite Office Environment
• Diverse Industrial Environments
• Frequent Computer And Office Equipment Use
• Position Includes Driving, Lifting, Pushing, Pulling And Mounting / Dismounting Equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor Of Science Degree In Engineering, Computer Science Or Applied Sciences REQUIRED
• Greater Than 8-10 Years Of Overall MES Experience REQUIRED
• At Least 4 Years Of Life Sciences MES Experience REQUIRED
• Ability To Live And Work In North Carolina REQUIRED
• Ability To Travel Up To 25% REQUIRED
• Ability To Act As A Solution Architect And Conceptualize, Detail And Implement MES Solutions For Industrial Processes And Machinery REQUIRED
• Ability To Work Independently And Serve As Technical Lead While Guiding Lower-Level Engineers And Technicians REQUIRED
• Familiarity With Life Sciences Regulatory Requirements Including cGMP And 21 CFR Part 11 REQUIRED
• Experience Coordinating Multiple Systems From Controls Through ERP, Including PLC / DCS, Historian Technology, Reporting Systems, Relational Databases And ERP Systems, With Ability To Create Interfaces REQUIRED
• Proven Experience Across MES Project Phases Including Conceptual, Basis Of Design, Implementation, Testing, Start-Up And Commissioning In The Life Sciences Industry REQUIRED
• Whitefield And Brownfield System Architecture Experience REQUIRED
• MES Solution Deployment Experience With Platforms Such As Werum PAS-X, Sepasoft Or POMS REQUIRED
• Business Development Aptitude And Ability To Bring In Business REQUIRED

PREFERRED
• Experience Working For A Systems Integrator Or Similar Integration Environment
• Interest And Capability To Grow Into Leadership Of An MES Office In North Carolina

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many senior MES professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.

Key Skills
MES solution architectureLife sciences manufacturingTechnical leadershipSystems integrationProject managementcGMP21 CFR Part 11GAMP5S88S95Werum PAS-XSepasoftPOMSPLC/DCS integrationSQLOracle
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingTechnologySoftwareConsulting
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Senior MES Engineer will lead engineering teams through the full lifecycle of MES solutions, including requirements identification, platform evaluation, and system implementation. They will also act as a technical lead, managing project execution, mentoring staff, and fostering customer relationships to drive business development.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$145,000 - $180,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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