MES Systems Specialist

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytically strong specialist who is passionate about Manufacturing Execution Systems and eager to drive innovation and process improvement within a highly regulated environment.

For our Animal Health location in Boxmeer, we are looking for an MES System Specialist.

Welcome to our team

Our Animal Health site in Boxmeer is part of a global network focused on the development, production, and delivery of high-quality animal health products, operating under strict regulatory standards (GxP).

Within our manufacturing organization, digitalization and automation play a key role in enabling efficient, reliable, and compliant production processes. You will join a multidisciplinary team of IT, engineering, and manufacturing professionals who collaborate closely to support and optimize our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) landscape.

The team is characterized by strong collaboration, technical expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset, ensuring our systems support business needs today and in the future.

About the role

As an MES System Specialist, you are responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and optimization of Manufacturing Execution Systems, with a strong focus on Körber’s PASX platform.

You play a critical role in supporting manufacturing operations by ensuring system stability, enabling continuous improvements, and driving innovation in digital manufacturing. You act as a technical expert and trusted partner to stakeholders across IT, engineering, and production.

This is a dynamic role where system expertise, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving come together to deliver high-impact solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze and design information systems and processes related to MES.
• Support manufacturing by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving system issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement through analysis, optimization, and innovation of MES processes.
• Design, deploy, and maintain Körber PASX MES solutions and integrations.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including SOPs, training materials, and user guides.
• Perform system testing, validation, and qualification activities.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with GxP regulations and internal quality standards.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with vendors on system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
• Support end-users through training and on-floor assistance.
• Participate in cross-functional projects aligned with business objectives.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in regulated industries such as pharma, biotech, food, or similar.
• Proven hands-on experience with Körber PASX MES systems, including integrations (Level 2–4).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, data flows, and system integrations.
• Knowledge of GxP environments, validation processes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with industrial data platforms and protocols such as OPC UA, Aveva PI, and Kepware.
• Strong knowledge of databases and query languages such as Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of OT/IT architectures (ISA-95 / ISA-99) and secure network design.
• Familiarity with system infrastructure concepts such as load balancing and failover clusters.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex manufacturing environments.
• Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python.

What we offer

We offer a truly global, dynamic, and challenging environment where digital excellence directly supports patient and animal health. You can expect strong opportunities for professional growth and a competitive total rewards package.

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolios of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

Required Skills

Agile Methodology, Audit Management, Biopharmaceutics, Business Process Improvements, Data Flows, Data Management, Data Storytelling, Deployment Automation, Detail-Oriented, Immunochemistry, Life Science, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Pharmacology, Problem Management, Quality Management, Real-Time Programming, Regulatory Compliance, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Stakeholder Communications