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MES Software Engineer

The Planet GroupSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 21 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers significant growth potential as you'll deeply engage with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to support new product development, developing valuable expertise in a critical technology. You'll thrive here if you are a proactive, mid-senior engineer eager to independently analyze requirements, innovate processes, and collaborate across global teams to drive impactful solutions.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Posted
5 days ago
SQL

Job Description

Job Title: Sr Software Systems Engineer - MES
Location: Hybrid (onsite 3 days/week); San Diego, CA
Contract length: 9 months
Schedule: Fulltime, M-F
Only W2

Job Overview:
This position requires an individual who must work with minimal supervision to support change and configuration activities of products from inception through end-of-life. The primary focus is the support and iteration of Camstar Manufacturing Execution System (MES) models, leveraging deep system functionality to meet business needs. This person will join a dynamic, fast-paced project supporting new product development teams. This person is responsible for compiling relevant information related to product and process definition, analyzing business and compliance requirements, assessing risks for impact, and procuring accurate information for use in global systems.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Understand the manufacturing process and requirement and convert the process into Camstar MES model
  • Engage Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to appropriate implementation strategies and validation activities have been completed
  • Take initiative to develop and implement new processes to strengthen data accuracy or enhance efficiency
  • Support and iterate models in MES to develop and optimize manufacturing process flows
  • Able to work independently and requires minimal guidance to perform required tasks
  • Work with peers and/or subordinates to ensure timely completion of projects and tasks
  • Demonstrate effective communication style working with all levels of organizational structure, through multiple departments, and across global sites
  • All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional tasks and responsibilities


Job Requirements:

  • Minimum education of a bachelor''''s degree
  • Minimum of 5 yrs of relevant experience
  • Direct hands-on experience creating and supporting modeling in Camstar MES
  • Hands-on experience with SQL query development and optimization
  • Proven ability to convert process flows into automated workflow models
  • Technical background in manufacturing, preferably in a life sciences, diagnostic, and/or medical device environment
  • Experience in configuration management, operations, and/or quality within a regulated industry
  • Experience with process and material change and configuration activities within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, SAP preferred
  • Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) experience, SAP desirable
  • Experience with ISA-95 with a strong understanding of the boundaries between enterprise and control systems
  • High degree of initiative and ownership, as well as a proven history of delivering results while working with several different departments in a fast-paced environment

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