Sr Software Systems Engineer – MES
Location: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Category: LIMS
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: August 12, 2026
Job ID: 650734
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
Pay: $52/hr to $64.75/hr, DOE
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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