Job Title: Tulip Platform Consultant
Location: Indianapolis IN / Kansas City KS / Winslow ME / Iowa – Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Locations for the requirement :-
• One in Indianapolis.
• One global consultant who can travel to 3 locations once a while: Kansas City, Winsow Maine and Iowa
We need a Tulip Platform consultant for implementation with 8 to 10+ Years of experience on urgent basis for a project requirement.
Skill Set:
Tulip Platform consultant for implementation
Domain:
We are seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer – Tulip MES to design, configure, and deploy digital manufacturing solutions across global pharmaceutical production facilities.
Job Description: Senior Implementation Engineer (Tulip MES)
About the Role:
This role is responsible for hands-on implementation, integration, and validation of Tulip-based MES applications to enable:
• Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
• Real-time production monitoring
• Digital work instructions
• Quality and compliance workflows
The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, quality, IT/OT, and validation teams to deliver compliant, production-ready MES solutions on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities:
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Implementation Engineer – Tulip MES to design, configure, and deploy digital manufacturing solutions across global pharmaceutical production facilities.
This role is responsible for hands-on implementation, integration, and validation of Tulip-based MES applications to enable:
• Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
• Real-time production monitoring
• Digital work instructions
• Quality and compliance workflows
The engineer will work closely with manufacturing, quality, IT/OT, and validation teams to deliver compliant, production-ready MES solutions on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Tulip MES Development & Configuration
•Develop and configure Tulip applications to support:
o Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
o Weigh & Dispense workflows
o Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearance
o In-process QA checks and sampling workflows
•Build operator-facing workflows to digitize manufacturing processes
2. System Integration
Configure and implement integrations with:
o ERP (SAP)
o LIMS / Lab systems
o SCADA / PLC / Historians
o IoT devices and edge systems
• Develop connectors using:
o APIs (REST)
o SQL / Python
• Ensure reliable and secure data flow across systems
Integration across MES, ERP, LIMS, and shop-floor systems is a key responsibility in Tulip implementations
3. Validation & Compliance:
• Support and execute validation activities:
o URS / FRS documentation
o IQ / OQ / PQ execution
o Test scripts and traceability matrices
• Ensure compliance with:
o GMP / GxP standards
o 21 CFR Part 11 (e-signatures, audit trails)
o GAMP 5 / CSV processes
• Maintain audit-ready MES solutions
Pharma MES implementations must support validation and regulatory compliance frameworks
4. Deployment & Production Support
• Deploy MES applications across environments:
o DEV → TEST → PRODUCTION
• Perform:
o User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support
o Go-live and hypercare support
• Troubleshoot:
o Workflow issues
o Integration failures
o Data integrity issues
5. Continuous Improvement
• Monitor and optimize:
o System performance
o User adoption
o Data quality
• Identify process improvements:
o Reduce manual steps
o Improve batch execution efficiency
• Enhance digital workflows based on plant feedback
6. Cross-functional Collaboration
• Work closely with:
o Manufacturing operations (shop floor teams)
o Quality & validation
o IT / Digital teams
• Translate business requirements into MES solutions
• Support change management and process adoption
7. Documentation & Training
• Develop and maintain:
o SOPs
o Technical design documents
o Validation documents
• Conduct training for:
o Operators
o Supervisors
o QA personnel
Required Skills & Experience
Experience
• 5–10 years in MES / Manufacturing IT / Digital Manufacturing
• 3–5 years hands-on experience in MES implementation
• Experience with:
o Tulip MES (Must)
o Other MES packages, LabVantage integrations (nice to have)
Technical Skills
• Tulip Platform:
o App building (low-code/no-code)
o Workflow design
o Dashboard creation
• Integration:
o REST APIs
o SQL / Python
o Equipment connectivity (PLC/SCADA)
• Systems:
o ERP (SAP)
o LIMS
o Manufacturing systems
Domain Expertise
• Pharma / Biotech / Animal Health manufacturing
• Knowledge of:
o Batch production processes
o Quality workflows
o Traceability and compliance systems
Compliance Skills
• GMP / GxP
• 21 CFR Part 11
• CSV / GAMP 5 validation lifecycle
• Data integrity (ALCOA principles)
Soft Skills
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Effective communication with plant and business teams
• Ability to work in onsite / shop-floor environments
• Agile / iterative delivery experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with:
o Multi-site MES deployments
o Digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 programs
• Exposure to:
o IoT-enabled manufacturing
o Real-time analytics / dashboards
• Certifications:
o MES platforms or Manufacturing IT
o Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)
📧 Email: [email protected]