Summer 2027 Plant Engineer Internship

Lonza; Portsmouth, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite cafeteria

Fitness center

Job summary

Lonza is recruiting for an on-site Summer Internship in Portsmouth, NH. The Plant Engineer Intern will immerse in manufacturing operations for roughly 10 weeks, working 40 hours per week to support the engineering team.

The role focuses on manufacturing engineering, MES, and process systems, with responsibilities spanning tactical operations and project implementations. Applicants should be in an engineering BS/MS program with a 3.0 GPA, and a junior-year standing.

Qualifications

• Completion of junior year toward a BS degree in Engineering with solid academic performance.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for consideration.
• Currently enrolled in BS or MS academic program relevant to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing plant operations with technical assistance related to manufacturing and process systems.
• Contribute to tactical operations and strategic engineering projects to meet business needs.
• Assist with plant equipment, automation, and MES-related activities as needed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Self-motivation

Team player

Organize plan execute

Research skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing BS in Engineering

GPA 3.0 (out of 4)

Enrolled BS or MS program

Job description

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

At a Group level, we have established a company purpose to ENABLE A HEALTHIER WORLD. This is our reason for being. It is what motivates us to succeed and deliver for our customers and their patients, every single day. In fulfilling our purpose, we hope to achieve our Group vision to BRING ANY THERAPY TO LIFE.

Do you want to help us as we shape the future of this great organization?

Job Description Summary

We are actively recruiting candidates to participate in our 2027 On-site Summer Internship program. This program is roughly 10 weeks in length and will immerse you into the culture and operations of Lonza Portsmouth. The Plant Engineer Intern supports ongoing operations at the Portsmouth, NH site through technical assistance as it relates to manufacturing and process systems.

The focus of the role is supporting the manufacturing engineering department on their objectives and developing an understanding of the engineering function and biologics processes. Responsibilities of the Plant Engineering function include both tactical support of ongoing plant operations and strategic implementation of engineering projects to meet the changing needs of the business. The role reports into the Manufacturing Engineering department at the site. Role is flexible and may support, plant equipment, automation and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

The internship program beginsin May and ends in August. Potential interns must be able to commit to at least 40 hours per week throughout the duration of the summer internship.

Required Education

Completion of junior year (typically 90 credits) towards a B.S. degree in Engineering

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) required

Must currently be enrolled in BS or MS Academic Program

Required Skills & Experience

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Self-motivation and the ability to contribute as a team member

Ability to organize, plan and execute projects

Research skills and attention to detail

About Us

Lonza is one of the world’s leading and most-trusted suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. We harness science and technology to create products that support safer and healthier living and that enhance the overall quality of life. Not only are we a custom manufacturer and developer, Lonza also offers services and products ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredients and stem-cell therapies to drinking water sanitizers, from the vitamin B compounds and organic personal care ingredients to agricultural products, and from industrial preservatives to microbial control solutions that combat dangerous viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.

Our Lonza Portsmouth site is a clinical-to-commercial, multi-product manufacturing facility located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, only 56 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. The site, which employs over 1,500 employees, is a custom manufacturer of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins using mammalian cell culture.

We offer an onsite cafeteria, fitness center and other amenities. The city of Portsmouth is home to many restaurants, museums, and theaters. The ocean and mountains are nearby, and we have major cities close by (Boston, Portland, Manchester).