Systems Engineer, Level 3

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

System Engineer, Level 3

Location: On-site, Portsmouth, NH. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

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.
• Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Administer, monitor, and maintain manufacturing execution systems using Emerson Syncade (or equivalent such as Lonza MODA-ES and RockwellPharma 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 data flow, perform ad-hoc queries, manage vendor tickets, lead root cause analysis, and provide 24/7 on-call support.
• Maintain IT and regulatory compliance, update system documentation, and collaborate on site and global projects.

What we are looking for:

• 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.
• A strong proficiency in Microsoft Windows Server administration, including hands-on experience with Active Directory and related Windows services and an understanding of virtualization technologies such as VMware or 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.

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, Passion and 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's the 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're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences?