Manufacturing Execution System Engineer

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Boxmeer. Join our high-tech factory and become our new:

Manufacturing Execution System Engineer

Welcome to our team

The Digital Manufacturing Team partners with colleagues across the business to help serve our patients and customers around the world. We are a high-energy team of dynamic, innovative individuals dedicated to advancing contribution to global medical innovation by leveraging information and technology to efficiently advance the business by driving revenue and productivity.

Purpose of the role

The Manufacturing Execution System Engineer is responsible for ensuring the effective management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of digital records within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) at Boxmeer site. This role focuses on developing and implementing optimal methodologies for MES operations, maintaining compliance with company policies, quality standards and industry regulations. The MES Engineer provides technical expertise, supports investigations and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver robust Digital Records (batch records) and functionalities that enable reliable and sustainable manufacturing performance. Additionally, the role drives system updates, documentation compliance with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) requirements and fosters continuous improvement initiatives while representing the Boxmeer MES team within global forums.

This is an onsite role; you will be expected to be onsite at least 3 days a week.

Tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Use and support Koerber/Werum PAS|X for manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve MES and automation issues; support investigations as needed.
• Develop, maintain and enhance MES recipes and capabilities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to deliver robust, reliable MES functionality.
• Plan, execute, and close updates/changes in compliance with quality standards and SDLC.
• Provide MES expertise to cross-functional teams and represent the Boxmeer MES team globally.
• Perform MES administration and maintenance, ensuring validated automation systems.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Your profile

• Bachelor degree in engineering, Science or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and escalate issues when necessary.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally and delivering technical solutions to MES challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

What we offer

We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic, and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive and the summary below will give you an idea of what you can expect.

• Competitive salary and a 3% year-end bonus.
• 35,5 days of leave.
• Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates.
• Solid Pension Plan.
• Incentive Plan (bonus).
• Numerous training, coaching, and e-learning modules for long term job opportunities and development.

For questions about this vacancy

Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address:

Animal Health

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

Required Skills:

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Problem Solving, Project Management System, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Systems Troubleshooting, Technical Solutions

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

12/25/2025

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