Overview

StellarNexus is hiring an experienced MES Tulip Consultant for a long-running rollout at an established manufacturing client in Germany. This is a full-time freelance engagement starting May 2026 and running through April 2027 — a rare stretch of contract stability in a niche skill area. The role is hybrid, with approximately one week per month onsite in Germany and the remainder fully remote.

You will own the local site rollout cycle end-to-end — from requirements gathering through go-live and cutover.

Responsibilities

Run Fit/Gap analysis and translate local site requirements into functional specifications
Configure and build local requirements in Tulip Interfaces, including unit-test definition
Update test scenarios , prepare test data, execute IT and Core Tests, and support KUT (Key User Test) cycles
Support Key User and End User training during rollout
Document architecture decisions and contribute reusable templates to the project's central design

Required qualifications

Strong hands-on experience as a Tulip Consultant or Tulip Developer on real production rollouts
Solid background in MES rollout methodology — fit/gap workshops, functional specs, test cycles, cutover planning, hypercare
Demonstrated ability to interface directly with plant Key Users and customer IT teams
Fluent business English (working language)
Available for approximately 1 week per month onsite in Germany; remote the rest of the month
Eligible to work as a freelancer / self-employed contractor in the EU

Preferred qualifications

German language skills is a plus.
Prior MES experience on Siemens Opcenter, Werum PAS-X, Dassault Apriso, AVEVA, or Rockwell FactoryTalk — with a documented transition to Tulip
GxP / 21 CFR Part 11 validation exposure for regulated environments

What we offer

11+ months of secured engagement, through April 2027
Competitive freelance day rate aligned to the German market and profile seniority
Mature customer environment with real ownership of the local rollout
Predictable onsite cadence — approximately one week per month, fully remote the rest
Direct line to project leadership; work that ships to production

How to apply

Apply through LinkedIn or upload your CV at

We will respond within 24 hours with the full project brief under NDA.

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