Manufacturing System Engineer

BioFire Diagnostics, LLC. • Lombard, IL • 1h ago

Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving digital manufacturing systems used on the production floor. This role focuses on the day-to-day ownership, support, and continuous improvement of the Tulip Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to ensure manufacturing operations are efficient, reliable, and compliant.

Working closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and IT, this position helps enable digital workflows, electronic records, and real-time shop-floor data in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, configure, test, and maintain Tulip MES applications that support manufacturing execution and electronic manufacturing records

Build and improve digital workflows, operator interfaces, forms, and dashboards

Partner with Operations and Engineering to convert manual or paper-based processes into digital solutions

Provide daily system support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for manufacturing users

Monitor system performance and address recurring issues to improve reliability and usability

Support system updates, testing, releases, and user acceptance activities

Maintain system documentation, configurations, and support materials

Ensure digital manufacturing systems meet GMP, quality, and regulatory requirements

Support change control, validation, testing documentation, and audit readiness

Collaborate with Quality and Validation teams to ensure compliant and sustainable system use

Assist with basic equipment connectivity and data flow troubleshooting

Support production needs in a multi-shift manufacturing environment, including occasional off-hours support

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology, Industrial Technology, Mechatronics, or a related technical field

2+ years of experience supporting automation, manufacturing systems, controls, or related engineering roles in a regulated manufacturing environment

Preferred

Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or digital manufacturing tools

Familiarity with PLC, HMI, and shop-floor system integration

Experience working in GMP-regulated industries (medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food & beverage)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing and technical teams

Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment

Strong documentation and communication skills

Working knowledge of digital manufacturing systems and data-driven processes

Proficiency with standard computer tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)

Working Conditions

Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

Ability to wear required PPE

Ability to support operations during off-shift hours when needed

The estimated salary range for this role is between $104,700-129,700. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux's bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate's experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.

In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:

· A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options

· Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance

· Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.

· Adoption Assistance

· Wellness Programs

· Employee Assistance Program

· Commuter Benefits

· Various voluntary benefit offerings

· Discount programs

· Parental leaves

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