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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # MES Technical Lead - **Company:** Eli Lilly and Company - **Location:** Kenosha, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $129,000 - $189,200 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Business Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Syncade, Programming Languages - **Published:** November 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/mes-technical-lead-pleasant-prairie-wi--dffb138d-5a35-40de-a981-7baf19817229 ## About the Role Technical Leadership, Medical Products, Community Support, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Emerging Technology, Environmental Impact, MES Software, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Technical Leadership, * Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. * 10+ years of experience working with MES technologies such as Rockwell Automation Pharma Suite, Emerson Syncade, Siemens Camstar, and/or Werum PAS-X. * Expertise with programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, and SQL. Additional Skills/Preferences: * Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. * Expertise with related technologies and standards, including ISA-95, OPC, and data historians. * Expertise in integrating MES systems with other enterprise systems, such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability. * Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices related to MES technologies. * Understanding of regulatory requirements in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), such as FDA regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing. * Experience building solutions with an agile framework across the full solution lifecycle, from designing and implementing to automating, modernizing, maintaining, and optimizing. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and explain complex technical concepts clearly. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues related to MES systems, configurations, or integrations. * Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities at once. * Experience with Computer System Validations. * Experience mentoring and developing technical team members and helping them grow. * Exposure to international operations, diverse teams, global IT projects, or working in a global organization. * Previous Agile experience. * This is an on-site role position based at our Kenosha site. ## Description Lilly is growing, and we are building the Lilly Kenosha County site in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, to deliver innovative medicines to patients around the world. Join us at the start of something big: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help shape a state-of-the-art manufacturing site from the ground up. This facility will put the latest technology to work, expanding Lilly's manufacturing capacity for parenteral (injectable) medicines, device assembly, and packaging operations. You will work with high-tech equipment and advanced, highly integrated, automated manufacturing systems, at a site designed with a focus on minimizing its impact on the environment. As the MES Technical Lead within the Tech at Lilly function in Kenosha, you will lead the design, development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of the MES software application that connects production operations with business systems, helping optimize manufacturing processes, reduce errors, and increase efficiency. Your work will help get medicines to patients reliably. Key Objectives/Deliverables: * Bring your technical knowledge and experience to design, develop, implement, enhance, and maintain an MES solution that connects production processes with business systems, improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety. * Draw on a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and practices to build MES solutions that fit how the plant really runs. * Combine technical and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. * Test, troubleshoot, and maintain the MES to keep the system reliable and the data accurate. * Stay current with emerging MES technologies and bring new ideas to the site. * Ensure documented processes and procedures are in place for all activities to meet quality and compliance standards, drawing on your experience with GMP regulations. * Keep the MES compliant with industry-specific regulations, such as FDA guidelines and GMP requirements, as well as Lilly policies and procedures and local procedures, to protect product quality and patient safety. * Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve complex technical challenges. * Communicate clearly and build strong working relationships across the site.