MES Systems Engineer III — On‑Site Portsmouth

Lonza Group Ltd.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) matching plan

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Portsmouth, NH seeks a System Engineer, Level 3 to administer and optimize manufacturing execution systems. On-site position with relocation assistance for eligible candidates and families.

You will support MES like Emerson Syncade, coordinate patches, tune data flows, and collaborate with production, automation, and quality teams to minimize downtime. This role requires strong Windows Server, AD, SQL, and scripting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent practical experience with minimum of 3-5 years of experience in systems administration or network engineering.
• 3+ years of experience administering Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and SQL Server.
• Strong proficiency in Windows Server administration, including AD and related services; understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware/HyperV).
• Experience administering platforms like Emerson Syncade and data historians like OSIsoft PI.
• Proficiency in PowerShell and Visual Basic for automation and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Kepware, FactoryTalk, OPC Router, and DCOM/OPC configurations.
• Background in validated GxP environments, change control, and relevant technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain MES using Emerson Syncade and related components.
• Support batch record execution, electronic work instructions, and material tracking within MES environments.
• Coordinate MES patching, upgrades, and system validation testing per change control procedures.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for MES incidents with production, automation, and quality teams.
• Support connectivity between MES, DCS, analytical systems, and PLC platforms via Kepware or similar middleware.
• Troubleshoot data flow, perform ad-hoc queries, manage vendor tickets, and provide 24/7 on-call support.
• Maintain IT and regulatory compliance, update system documentation, and collaborate on site and global projects.

Skills

PowerShell

Visual Basic

Active Directory

SQL Server

Windows Server

VMware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Emerson Syncade

OSIsoft PI

Kepware

OPC Router

DCOM/OPC configurations

Rockwell/Allen

Siemens

Job description

Lonza Group Ltd. in Portsmouth, NH seeks a System Engineer, Level 3 to administer and optimize manufacturing execution systems. On-site position with relocation assistance for eligible candidates and families.

You will support MES like Emerson Syncade, coordinate patches, tune data flows, and collaborate with production, automation, and quality teams to minimize downtime. This role requires strong Windows Server, AD, SQL, and scripting skills.