MES Application Engineer

About the Position

We're seeking a MES Application Engineer for a 12-month contract to develop and improve Tulip Manufacturing Execution System applications at our Petaluma site.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, test, deploy, and maintain Tulip applications that support oligonucleotide manufacturing operations and new customer-specific production workflows.
• Translate process requirements into practical digital solutions, exercising sound technical judgment while following approved architecture, validation, and change-control practices.
• Deliver hands-on application configuration, integration, testing, documentation, production support, and continuous improvement across both project and operational work.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Engineering, Automation, IT, program teams, equipment suppliers, and Tulip specialists to design and implement fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Document requirements, designs, test evidence, change records, troubleshooting outcomes, training materials, and user guidance clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Serve as the site subject-matter expert for Tulip application development, operator workflow design, electronic records, data collection, and manufacturing-system interfaces.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual entry, improve usability and traceability, strengthen error prevention, and increase the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing workflows.
• Configure dashboards and reporting; monitor application performance, data quality, adoption, support issues, and workflow effectiveness using agreed measures.
• Follow applicable LGC quality, safety, cybersecurity, data-integrity, documentation, validation, and change-control requirements, including ALCOA+ principles where applicable.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by management to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Essential Knowledge and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, manufacturing systems, biotechnology, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Three or more years of experience in manufacturing systems, MES, industrial automation, application development, or a comparable technical environment.
  • Experience configuring or developing applications on Tulip or a comparable low-code manufacturing platform, with the ability to translate process requirements into maintainable workflows.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and relational data concepts, APIs or web services, structured data exchange, and system troubleshooting.
  • Demonstrated ability to gather requirements, document solutions, test changes, resolve production issues, and communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with standard Microsoft 365 applications and disciplined technical documentation practices.

• Desired Knowledge and Qualifications:

  • Direct experience developing and supporting Tulip MES applications in a production environment.
  • Experience in life sciences, diagnostics, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with Python, AWS services, databases, and integration patterns that support calculations, data processing, or file-based instrument workflows.
  • Familiarity with validation, change control, GMP or ISO quality systems, cybersecurity, and ALCOA+ data-integrity expectations.
  • Experience integrating manufacturing or laboratory equipment, ERP systems, analytical instruments, or automation platforms such as liquid handlers and synthesizers.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation with strong bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents
• FSA/HSA Pre-tax savings plans for health care, childcare, and elder care
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity programs
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program
• Pet Insurance for our furry friends
• 8 weeks of parental leave for qualifying life event
• Town Hall monthly meeting onsite/virtual, Cheer program where employees are recognized for outstanding work, Companywide social events, frequent catered lunches and much more!

About the Company

ABOUT LGC BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES:

With manufacturing sites across the US, UK, Germany, and Denmark, LGC Biosearch Technologies has plans to continue growing. We deliver mission-critical genomics to our diverse customer base in molecular diagnostics, pharma/biotech, and agrigenomics. Our integrated portfolio of products, services, and expertise supports our purpose of Science for a Safer World and we have embodied our mission by working with customers to enable research into life-altering treatment for disease and illness worldwide. We are currently seeking candidates who are up for the challenge of operating in a high-growth, purpose-driven organization.

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing, and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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Science for a Safer World

LGC Group is a global life science-based organization delivering measurement science, standards, and assurance solutions across healthcare, pharma, and food sectors.

Job Location

Petaluma, United States

Posted by

Sasha Munroe

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