Senior Global MES Engineer (all genders) - permanent, fulltime
Pubblicato il 21-08-2026 - Abbvie in Campoverde
Company Description
People. Passion. Possibilities. Three words that make a world of difference.
Welcome to AbbVie! As part of an international company with 50,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? You've come to the right place!
Job Description
The Senior MES Engineer will design, implement, and optimize Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions across AbbVie's global manufacturing network, directly supporting the MES COE Lead's strategic vision for digital transformation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the MES COE Lead and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality MES solutions aligned with enterprise strategy and standards.
- Lead technical design, configuration, integration, and testing of MES applications for multiple manufacturing modalities and sites.
- Develop, document, and maintain MES best practices, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Lead Communities of Practice (COP) meetings across AbbVie's processes and Champion template standardization and process simplification using advanced MES capabilities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MES engineers and collaborators.
- Support Adoption of New MES technology and digital transformation initiatives at the site and network levels.
- Analyse manufacturing processes and data to identify areas for MES-driven process improvement, automation, and harmonization.
- Ensure compliance with cGMP, regulatory requirements, and AbbVie's ways of working in all MES engineering activities.
- Contribute to governance, technical documentation,
and training programs for MES solutions.
- Support New Instance MES program delivery through Global Recipe Templates.
- Engage with internal and external partners (technology, automation, operations, IT) to support MES initiatives and continuous improvement.
- Responsible for delivering high-quality MES engineering solutions that achieve strategic and operational goals set by the COE Lead.
- Maintain high standards of process compliance and actively supports a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in MES operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Science, IT, or related field.
- 3+ years experience with MES in pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, 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.
- Experience with MES platforms preferably POMS Aquila
- Ability to train/mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the network.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
Additional Information
Here's how we can move mountains together:
- with a diverse work environment where you can have a real impact
- with an open corporate culture
- with an attractive salary
- with an intensive onboarding process with a mentor at your side
- with flexible work models for a healthy work-life balance
- with a corporate health management that offers comprehensive health and exercise programs
- with company social benefits
- with a wide range of career opportunities in an international organization
- with top-tier, attractive development opportunities
- with a strong international network
Multiple times, we have been globally recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and we are proud to provide our employees with the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance. We take our impact on the environment and our communities seriously and therefore focus on giving something back on a regular basis. We are committed to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion (EED&I;) - a commitment that is fundamental to us. This includes appreciating different perspectives, creating an inclusive culture and treating all employees with dignity and respect.
At AbbVie, your individual contributions count - help us move mountains together. Be a part of our success, grow with us and accomplish more than you could have imagined. Sounds like the perfect career opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application! All you need is a complete CV - we will discuss everything else with you in person.
Any questions? Feel free to email as at - we look forward to hearing from you!
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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