MES Engineer Level 2

About the role

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of. Lonza is currently seeking an experienced MES Engineer Level 2 to join their team in Portsmouth, NH. POSITION: MES Engineer Level 2 JOB LOCATION : 101 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 DUTIES: Performs all work safely and meets the requisite training requirements Manufacturing Support. Develop technical knowledge on manufacturing equipment and process automation systems. Manage resolution of equipment breakdowns and quality issues in the suites. Provide SME support to Manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process equipment. Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and process control systems including PI data analyses, CIP/SIP circuit review, flow path analyses, code review/troubleshooting, etc. Assist with tech transfer of new processes into the facility. Complete change request lot assessments to support lot release. Participate in IPT/JPT meetings as MES representative. Plan and execute of plant projects involving automation changes and process improvements including lump sum capital projects. Execute test scripts (design, execution, simulation, wet testing). Own change requests and complete change request tasks to support project completion. Perform change request assessments. Assist the Quality department with deviation investigations. Participate in RCAs as MES representative. Assist with completion of CAPA actions. Participate in quality risk assessments. Review/revise automation and Manufacturing related SOP's, Functional Specifications, and work instructions as a result of CAPA, equipment/process changes, error prevention activities, etc. Complete MES review/approval of batch. Utilize electronic batch record (eBR) design, Syncade recipe authoring, and recipe object management, along with exposure to integration of MES with systems such as SAP (MM, PP, SD), DeltaV, and Trackwise. Process automation systems, perform PI data analysis, review CIP/SIP circuits and flow paths, and support system testing, change controls, and quality investigations (CAPA, RCA, deviations). Use GMP, data integrity, and cGMP documentation standards is required to ensure compliance. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology: Industrial and Biomedical Sciences and two (2) Years of experience in the job offered or two (2) Years of experience in a related occupation processing automation systems, performing PI data analysis, reviewing CIP/SIP circuits and flow paths, and supporting system testing, change controls, and quality investigations (CAPA, RCA, deviations); and using GMP, data integrity, and cGMP documentation standards is required to ensure compliance. In the alternative, the employer will accept a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology: Industrial and Biomedical Sciences. Position requires experience, project experience, or course work in processing automation systems, performing PI data analysis, reviewing CIP/SIP circuits and flow paths, and supporting system testing, change controls, and quality investigations (CAPA, RCA, deviations); and using GMP, data integrity, and cGMP documentation standards is required to ensure compliance. Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference. Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.