Senior MES Developer

Build and modernize Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions that support manufacturing operations, traceability, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation across Abbott manufacturing facilities. In this onsite Senior MES Developer role in Sylmar, CA (Abbott location), you will design, develop, integrate, and support MES applications in regulated medical device environments, partnering across engineering, quality, validation, and business teams to deliver reliable, documented systems.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain Manufacturing Execution System (MES) applications supporting manufacturing, testing, electronic device history records (eDHR), serialization, genealogy, and traceability for regulated medical device products.
• Configure and support Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) applications and related MES technologies.
• Develop and maintain integrations between MES and enterprise systems including SAP ERP, SAP MII, LIMS, PLM, labeling systems, quality management systems, learning management systems, and other manufacturing applications.
• Design, develop, document, and support RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and event-driven integrations using modern integration frameworks and middleware technologies.
• Create and maintain communication interfaces between MES systems and PLCs, SCADA, manufacturing equipment, vision systems, printers, and automation platforms.
• Develop and support Java, C#, and web-based applications used in manufacturing operations and plant floor environments.
• Build and maintain Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server solutions including data models, stored procedures, views, functions, performance tuning, and reporting.
• Support deployment and operations of MES applications across on-premises and cloud environments including Azure and corporate cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, automation engineers, quality engineers, business analysts, validation teams, and software architects to define and implement technical solutions.
• Create technical specifications, solution architecture documents, integration designs, and software design documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across applications, databases, infrastructure, and integrations, including technical investigations and root cause analysis for production incidents.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers on software engineering best practices, design patterns, and coding standards.
• Ensure work aligns with SDLC, Computer System Validation (CSV), FDA regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity requirements, cybersecurity policies, and enterprise standards.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, software engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).
• 10+ years of overall Information Technology experience.
• 2–5 years developing and supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Strong experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre (FTPC) or equivalent MES platforms.
• Experience developing with Java, C#, .NET, Spring Framework, or similar enterprise technologies.
• Experience building REST APIs, SOAP web services, and enterprise integrations.
• Experience integrating MES systems with SAP and other enterprise applications.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Experience integrating with manufacturing equipment including PLC communications, OPC, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience implementing software in validated and regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, electronic batch records, traceability, genealogy, and serialization.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues across applications, databases, infrastructure, and integrations.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices.

Preferred

• Experience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated deployments.
• Experience with SQL performance tuning, database design, and data integration solutions.
• Understanding of business processes related to manufacturing and supply chain.
• Experience with shop floor and equipment integration, including PLC programming.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company, with room to grow the career you want.
• Free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan (eligibility may apply for the next calendar year).
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit.
• Access to a company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide, and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• Recognition as one of the best big companies to work for, and for workplace diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

Compensation: $90,000.00 to $180,000.00 base pay. Pay range may vary by specific location.

Work model: Onsite role at Abbott location in Sylmar, CA (remote not available).