Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Actalent · Meriden, CT · Today
On-siteEngineering$50–$60/hrContract
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for MES, manufacturing automation, and production information systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing system issues to support uninterrupted production.
- Support MES functionality including workflows, data collection, equipment integration, and production records.
- Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and OEE.
- Assist with equipment commissioning, startup activities, and system upgrades.
- Develop and maintain production dashboards, reports, and manufacturing metrics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.
- Support electronic batch records (EBR), electronic device history records (eDHR), and manufacturing documentation systems.
- Provide training and technical guidance to manufacturing personnel.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3+ years supporting MES or manufacturing systems in a production environment.
- Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology.
- Experience with industrial automation and manufacturing control systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ignition Platform
- Wonderware / AVEVA Historian
- SQL Server, SSRS, Stored Procedures, and SQL Queries
- PLC/HMI interfaces
- Manufacturing reporting and analytics
- ERP integration experience
- OPC-UA and Ethernet/IP communications
- VB.NET or VB6 experience