Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Actalent • Meriden, CT • 1h ago

Manufacturing Systems Engineer (MES)

Location: Meriden, CT Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Duration: 12-Month Contract-to-Hire Pay: $50-$60/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), automation systems, and production applications within a regulated manufacturing environment. This position will partner with operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, and IT teams to ensure critical production systems remain reliable, compliant, and optimized for manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for MES, manufacturing automation, and production information systems.

Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing system issues to support uninterrupted production.

Support MES functionality including workflows, data collection, equipment integration, and production records.

Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency and OEE.

Assist with equipment commissioning, startup activities, and system upgrades.

Support integration between MES, ERP systems, and shop floor equipment.

Develop and maintain production dashboards, reports, and manufacturing metrics.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and operational challenges.

Support electronic batch records (EBR), electronic device history records (eDHR), and manufacturing documentation systems.

Provide training and technical guidance to manufacturing personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

3+ years supporting MES or manufacturing systems in a production environment.

Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments such as medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology.

Experience with industrial automation and manufacturing control systems.

Strong troubleshooting and technical support skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Ignition Platform

Wonderware / AVEVA Historian

SQL Server, SSRS, Stored Procedures, and SQL Queries

PLC/HMI interfaces

Manufacturing reporting and analytics

ERP integration experience

OPC-UA and Ethernet/IP communications

VB.NET or VB6 experience

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Meriden, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Meriden,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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