Position: Tulip Platform consultant for implementation Experience
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana hybrid
Duration: Long Term Contract
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
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:
Job Description – Senior Implementation Engineer (Tulip MES)
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:
- Electronic Batch Records (eBR)
- Weigh & Dispense workflows
- Equipment setup, cleaning, and line clearance
- In-process QA checks and sampling workflows
- Build operator-facing workflows to digitize manufacturing processes
2. System Integration
Configure and implement integrations with:
- ERP (SAP)
- LIMS / Lab systems
- SCADA / PLC / Historians
- IoT devices and edge systems
- Develop connectors using:
- APIs (REST)
- 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:
- URS / FRS documentation
- IQ / OQ / PQ execution
- Test scripts and traceability matrices
- Ensure compliance with:
- GMP / GxP standards
- 21 CFR Part 11 (e-signatures, audit trails)
- 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:
- DEV → TEST → PRODUCTION
- Perform:
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support
- Go-live and hypercare support
- Troubleshoot:
- Workflow issues
- Integration failures
- Data integrity issues
5. Continuous Improvement
- Monitor and optimize:
- System performance
- User adoption
- Data quality
- Identify process improvements:
- Reduce manual steps
- Improve batch execution efficiency
- Enhance digital workflows based on plant feedback
6. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Manufacturing operations (shop floor teams)
- Quality & validation
- IT / Digital teams
- Translate business requirements into MES solutions
- Support change management and process adoption
7. Documentation & Training
- Develop and maintain:
- SOPs
- Technical design documents
- Validation documents
- Conduct training for:
- Operators
- Supervisors
- 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:
- Tulip MES (Must)
- Other MES packages, LabVantage integrations (nice to have)
Technical Skills
- Tulip Platform:
- App building (low-code/no-code)
- Workflow design
- Dashboard creation
- Integration:
- REST APIs
- SQL / Python
- Equipment connectivity (PLC/SCADA)
- Systems:
- ERP (SAP)
- LIMS
- Manufacturing systems
Domain Expertise
- Pharma / Biotech / Animal Health manufacturing
- Knowledge of:
- Batch production processes
- Quality workflows
- 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:
- Multi-site MES deployments
- Digital manufacturing / Industry 4.0 programs
- Exposure to:
- IoT-enabled manufacturing
- Real-time analytics / dashboards
- Certifications:
- MES platforms or Manufacturing IT
- Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)
Thanks & Regards
Rakesh Vangala
Team Lead
Burgeon IT Services LLC.
Email Id: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Website: www.burgeonits.com, LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rakesh-vangala-ba1422177