Systems Development Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Bonuses

Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain our IT infrastructure, with emphasis on MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) integration and reliability across plant systems.

You will manage Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL Server, and MES platforms (Emerson Syncade, Kepware, OPC Router), scripting with PowerShell, and coordinate patches, validations, and incidents with production and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in systems administration or network engineering.
• Experience administering Windows Server environments, Active Directory, and SQL Server.
• Experience with MES platforms and scripting (PowerShell/VB).
• Managing tools like Kepware, FactoryTalk, OPC Router, data historians, and DCOM/OPC setups.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure across network and server environments.
• Administer MES platforms and integration points (Emerson Syncade, Kepware, OPC Router).
• Coordinate MES patching, upgrades, and system validation testing per change control.
• Serve as primary technical contact for MES incidents with production, automation, and quality teams.
• Maintain IT and regulatory standards, and document system setups and processes.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

SQL Server

PowerShell

VMware/Hyper-V

Emerson Syncade

Kepware

OPC Router

MES integration

Networking basics

Education

Associate's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Kepware

FactoryTalk

OPC Router

Job description

United States, Portsmouth (New Hampshire)

Location:

On-site, Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistanceis available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

The Systems Engineerwill be responsible forthe design, implementation, and maintenance of our critical IT infrastructure, ensuring optimalperformance and reliability across our network and server environments.

What you will get:

An agile career and dynamic working culture.

An inclusive and ethical workplace.

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

401(k) matching plan.

Competitive compensation programs that reward high performance.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Administer, monitor, and maintain manufacturing execution systems using Emerson Syncade (or equivalent such as Lonza MODA-ES and Rockwell Pharma Suite) including application servers, web servers, system interfaces, and other integration points.

Support batch record execution, electronic work instructions, and material tracking performance within the MES environments.

Coordinate MES patching, upgrades, and system validation testing in accordance with change control procedures.

Serve as primary technical point of contact for MES-related system incidents, working closely with production, automation engineering teams, and quality to minimize downtime.

Support connectivity between MES, DCS, analytical systems, and PLC platforms (Rockwell/Allen, Siemens) via Kepware, OPC Router, or similar middleware.

Troubleshoot MES and historian data flow, perform ad-hoc queries, join on-call 24/7 rotations, and work with other teams and external vendors.

Maintain IT and regulatory standards, and write documentation for system setups and processes.

What we are looking for:

Associate'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.

Proficiency in Microsoft Windows Server administration, application troubleshooting, including hands-on experience with Active Directory and related Windows services and an understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware or HyperV.

Administering MES platforms like Emerson Syncade and using PowerShell or Visual Basic for scripting.

Managing tools like Kepware, FactoryTalk, OPC Router, data historians, and DCOM/OPC setups.

Working within the strict rules of a validated manufacturing environment.

Strong teamwork, communication, and relevant industry certifications.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passionand Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’sthe kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’reready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viabletherapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.