Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer I

Lonza•Portsmouth, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Engineer I Location: Portsmouth, NH - 100% on-site. The MES Engineer Level 1 is responsible for supporting activities such as requirements gathering, testing, implementation and use of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). What you will get Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for career development and advancement Supportive and collaborative team environment Access to cutting-edge technology and tools Commitment to employee well-being and safety Inclusive workplace culture Recognition and reward for your contributions Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits What we are looking for 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? Apply now.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
0-4 years in Pharma/Biotech
Experience with Recipe Authoring and test execution
Ability to analyze information and identify key issues
Problem-solving skills with engineering focus
Willingness to fulfill on-call hours
Commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, author, and model manufacturing recipes within the MES platform
Draft, execute, and document test scripts to validate recipe changes
Support manufacturing by resolving execution issues and providing SME input
Create and refine change management procedures for MES system and process changes
Participate in project planning and execution for automation improvements
Support deviation investigations, CAPA actions, and change requests
Review and revise documentation including SOPs and batch records