Advanced MES Consultant

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Details Type of contract: Permanent
Location(s): Germany, Denmark, UK, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland
Language(s): English
Mobility: Travel Required
Application Deadline: 31/08/2026
Advanced MES Consultant Do you want to help leading life sciences companies accelerate digital manufacturing and drive operational excellence through MES solutions? To strengthen our Smart Manufacturing team in Europe, we are looking for a German speaking Advanced MES Consultant with experience from the life sciences industry and strong technical knowledge of MES platforms such as PAS X, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk PharmaSuite, or Tulip. At NNIT, we help our customers improve manufacturing processes through digitalization, standardization, and modern technologies. Our Smart Manufacturing team works closely with global pharmaceutical companies on both local and international MES programs, supporting everything from strategy and design to implementation and optimization. You will join an international team of skilled consultants who combine deep industry insight with strong technical expertise to deliver high quality solutions in complex production environments.
Your Responsibilities Advising customers on MES strategy, architecture, and implementation approaches
Analyzing and optimizing manufacturing and production processes within life sciences
Leading or supporting MES implementation projects across local and global programs
Gathering business requirements and translating them into functional and technical solutions
Supporting vendor evaluations and solution selection processes
Designing and supporting integrations between MES, ERP systems such as SAP, and automation systems
Collaborating with stakeholders across production, engineering, automation, quality, and IT
Preparing project documentation and ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory requirements
Contributing to knowledge sharing and continuous development within the Smart Manufacturing team
At NNIT, continuous learning and development are an important part of everyday work. We support your professional growth through challenging projects, training opportunities, and individual development plans.
Your Qualifications And Experience Degree within IT, Engineering, Science, or a related field
Experience working with MES solutions in regulated production environments
Hands on experience with at least one of the following MES platforms: PAS X, Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk PharmaSuite, or Tulip
Understanding of manufacturing processes within the life sciences industry
Strong understanding of IT and OT manufacturing architecture
Experience integrating MES solutions with ERP systems such as SAP and level 2 automation systems
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Structured and well organized approach to work
Strong documentation and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in international project teams
Fluent communication skills in German and English - only candidates with business fluency in German can be considered so please only apply if you meet this requirement
What We Offer Opportunity to work with leading life sciences companies across Europe
Challenging and meaningful projects within digital manufacturing and smart production
International and highly skilled colleagues with strong industry expertise
Flexible working conditions with focus on work life balance
Competitive salary and benefits package
Access to professional training and certification opportunities
Clear framework for career and personal development
Informal and collaborative company culture with strong team spirit
At NNIT, you will become part of a professional and collaborative environment where knowledge sharing, trust, and development are highly valued.
Location and travel We are hiring into our European team in the UK or any EU country in which NNIT has a business entity - Germany, Denmark, Czechia, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Spain or Switzerland. Travel should be expected but will typically remain below 20 percent and limited to necessary business trips.
Fluency in oral and written English and German are both essential to be considered for this role
Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential
What's next? If you recognize yourself in this role, we look forward to hearing from you. Please apply with a full resume and references describing your qualifications and experience relevant to this role within NNIT's Smart Manufacturing team.
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About NNIT NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments w