MES System Engineer

pJoin a leading manufacturing environment where your MES expertise will directly support compliance, efficiency, and operational excellence. /ppProclinical is seeking a MES System Engineer (EIC) for a contract role based in Switzerland. In this position, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving Manufacturing Execution Systems standards, supporting system operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the digitalization and optimization of manufacturing processes within a dynamic environment. /ppPlease note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliMaintain, govern, and enhance MES standards, templates, best practices, and system architectures across manufacturing sites. /liliProvide technical support for MES operations, including troubleshooting, performance monitoring, incident resolution, and system optimization. /liliSupport MES enhancements, upgrades, deployments, and lifecycle management activities. /liliEnsure GMP-compliant electronic batch records, manufacturing workflows, and system documentation are maintained per regulatory requirements. /liliDevelop and review GxP documentation, including specifications, risk assessments, test documentation, change controls, and SOPs. /liliCollaborate with Automation, IT, Validation, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to implement and maintain MES solutions aligned with business needs. /liliSupport integration of MES with automation systems, historians, ERP platforms, and other manufacturing applications. /liliParticipate in commissioning, qualification, validation, and system release activities. /liliAnalyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for digitalization, standardization, and continuous improvement. /liliEnsure system reliability, data integrity, cybersecurity, and compliance with company standards and regulatory expectations. /liliSupport audits, inspections, and periodic reviews related to MES systems and electronic records. /li /ulh3Key Skills and Requirements /h3ulliDegree in Automation Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. /liliExperience with MES, Manufacturing IT, OT, or automation systems in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment. /liliStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, batch execution, and electronic records management. /liliFamiliarity with GAMP, GMP, data integrity, and computerized system validation (CSV) practices. /liliIT-OT background with knowledge of manufacturing system architectures. /liliExperience with MES platforms such as PAS‑X, Syncade, PharmaSuite, Opcenter, or similar systems. /liliKnowledge of OT infrastructure, industrial networking, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware), and server environments. /liliUnderstanding of system integration concepts between MES, ERP, historians, and automation platforms. /liliAwareness of cybersecurity principles and best practices in manufacturing environments. /liliProficiency in GxP documentation and change management processes. /liliFluency in English and/or German. /li /ul