Job Description

Help build a manufacturing system from day one, then take it global. A respected global diagnostics manufacturer is launching its first Manufacturing Execution System at its North American headquarters in the East Metro, and this role sits at the center of it. You will earn $125,000 to $145,000 base plus an annual incentive, with a full benefits package (health, retirement, time off, and wellbeing programs), a hybrid schedule of three days onsite, and a clear path to lead future MES rollouts across sites in North America and Europe.

**Why this role, why now

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Most MES jobs hand you a system someone else designed. This one puts you in the room for the first implementation. The company is standardizing how it manufactures across its global plants, and the Twin Cities site goes first. If you have helped stand up MES or LIMS in a regulated plant and want to be the person who owns it next time, this is that chance, with international exposure and real room to grow.

**About the company

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A global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic testing with more than 50 years in the business. Its products are used by hospital and reference labs worldwide, and its Twin Cities site has been manufacturing diagnostic kits since the 1970s.

**What you will do

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• Partner with manufacturing, quality, and operations to turn business needs into clear technical requirements for the MES implementation.

• Drive software benchmarking and design phases, keeping solutions aligned with IT strategy and the existing system landscape.

• Work on the production floor alongside operators and engineers to understand processes, test solutions, and troubleshoot issues.

• Own industrial and manufacturing applications across their full life cycle, from design through validation, go-live, and ongoing support.

• Keep systems compliant with GxP regulations and industry standards, and document processes and configurations for training and disaster recovery.

• Coordinate with vendors on new technology and manage those relationships.

• Report on system performance to management and help shape the application roadmap.

• Support future MES rollouts at other sites in North America and Europe.

**What you bring

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 10 or more years in IT with a focus on industrial or manufacturing environments.

• Hands-on experience with MES or LIMS.

• Experience with industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, or industrial IoT.

• Solid understanding of system integration and IT infrastructure: servers, networks, virtualization, cloud, web services, middleware, and data transformation.

• Working knowledge of GxP regulations and compliance requirements.

• Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional and international teams.

• Ability to travel as needed in North America and Europe.

**Nice to have

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• Biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, or diagnostics manufacturing experience.

• ITIL, PMP, or CISSP certification.

• Python, Power Automate, or advanced Excel and macro skills.

• Experience integrating MES with an ERP such as SAP S/4HANA.

**Compensation and benefits

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$125,000 to $145,000 base salary, based on experience, plus eligibility for an annual incentive program. Comprehensive health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing programs, paid time off, and wellbeing support. Hybrid schedule with three days onsite each week.

You should be proficient in:

• SCADA Experience
• Industrial Control Systems
• Manufacturing Execution Systems
• System Integration

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• SCADA
• Industrial IoT