Senior Global MES Engineer

AbbVie

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Ludwigshafen am Rhein, RP, Germany
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
Closes
Jun 22, 2126

Market check

Salary context

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $171k
$133k most similar roles pay here $207k

This listing doesn't post a salary. Most similar roles pay $142,437–$200,000.

Based on 240 similar postings.

Employer

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care. Its products include Humira, Skyrizi, and Rinvoq.

AbbVie currently has 36 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $109,500–$208,500 across 5 roles with salary data.

Most-posted roles

View all roles at AbbVie

At a glance

TL;DR · Senior Global MES Engineer

The Senior Global MES Engineer role at AbbVie involves designing, implementing, and optimizing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across the company’s global manufacturing network. This position supports the MES COE Lead's strategic vision for digital transformation and operational excellence by collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES solutions aligned with enterprise standards. The engineer will lead technical design, configuration, integration, testing of MES applications, develop best practices, mentor junior staff, and engage with internal partners to support continuous improvement initiatives. Key skills include experience with MES platforms like POMS Aquila, a solid understanding of digital manufacturing concepts, and proficiency in process improvement and regulatory compliance within pharmaceutical environments.

What you'll do

  • Lead technical design, configuration, integration, and testing of MES applications for various manufacturing sites.
  • Develop and maintain MES best practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Analyze manufacturing processes to identify areas for MES-driven process improvement and automation.
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and AbbVie’s standards in all MES engineering activities.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and collaborators across the network.
  • Engage with internal partners to support MES initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience with MES in pharmaceutical manufacturing or regulated environments.
  • Solid understanding of digital manufacturing concepts, MES technology operation, and enterprise IT/OT integration.
  • Experience with process improvement, system analysis, and technical documentation in multi-site/global environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate effectively across business and technology.
  • Working knowledge of cGMP, pharma regulatory standards, and quality compliance.

More like this

Similar roles

Senior Program Chief Engineer, International Programs

Anduril Industries

Irvine, CA 23 days ago $166,000$220,000
Robotics ComputerVision SensorIntegration SystemsEngineering AgileMethodology CI/CD AWS Kubernetes Docker Python C++ PostgreSQL Maven Git Jenkins Confluence Jira

#Senior Engineer

Qualcomm

San Diego, CA 3 days ago $111,300$166,900
Linux YOCTO C Python Git Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL API Kubernetes AWS Grafana Prometheus