Digital Tulip MES Engineer

About the role

Avantor is looking for a Digital Tulip MES Engineer to join our Digitization Operations team!

Responsibilities

• Tulip Application Development & Deployment
• Build and deploy GMP‑compliant Tulip apps supporting manufacturing operations: Electronic batch records (EBR) and batch execution steps
• In‑process quality checks and sampling workflows
• Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearance verification
• Material dispensing, weighing, and traceability
• Deviation capture, CAPA workflows, and audit trails
• Configure connectors to integrate Tulip with UNS, ERP, LIMS, historians, SCADA/PLC systems, and other validated platforms.
• Develop dashboards to provide real‑time visibility into batch progress, quality metrics, and equipment performance.
• Compliance, Validation & Documentation
• Ensure all Tulip applications comply with GMP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and data integrity (ALCOA+) principles.
• Create and maintain validation documentation (URS, FRS, IQ/OQ/PQ, risk assessments, change controls).
• Partner with QA and Validation teams to ensure audit readiness and proper lifecycle management of digital systems.
• Maintain secure, traceable, and compliant electronic records and audit trails.
• Support, Sustainment & Continuous Improvement
• Provide day‑to‑day support for Tulip apps, connectors, and edge devices in a validated environment.
• Troubleshoot issues related to data integrity, device connectivity, and workflow logic.
• Monitor system performance, user adoption, and data quality; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain version control, documentation, and change management in alignment with GMP expectations.
• Workforce Training & Change Management
• Train operators, supervisors, QA personnel, and engineers on new Tulip workflows.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and job aids that meet regulatory documentation standards.
• Promote a culture of digital adoption, right‑first‑time execution, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Partner with QA, Validation, and IT/OT to ensure secure, compliant, and reliable infrastructure for Tulip deployments.
• Collaborate with process engineering and operations to embed Tulip into new equipment, processes, and capital projects.
• Work with corporate digital teams to align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and digital strategy.
• #LI-Remote
• Disclaimer:
• Why Avantor?
• Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
• Pay Transparency:
• The expected pre-tax pay for this position is
• $78,000.00 - $125,350.00 Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.
• EEO Statement:
• We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience, education and training
• Experience: 2-5 years of experience with MES software applications, including implementation and deployment
• Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated proficiency and hands-on experience with Tulip strongly preferred
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