Project Engineer
Portsmouth, NH
Date Posted:02-Sep-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:496893
Job Description
Position Title: Project Engineer/MES Engineer
Work Location: Portsmouth NH 03801
Assignment Duration: 5 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
The MES Engineer Level I is responsible for supporting activities such as requirements gathering, testing, implementation and use of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Key Responsibilities:
Safety
• Performs all work safely and meets the requisite training requirements.
Manufacturing Support
• Develop technical knowledge on manufacturing equipment and processes automation systems
• Support 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 automation equipment.
• Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and processes automation systems including PI data analyses, review/troubleshooting code, etc.
• Assist with tech transfer of new processes into the facility
• Complete change request lot assessments to support lot release
Projects
• Assist with the planning and execution of plant projects involving automation changes and process improvements
• Execute test scripts (design , execution, simulation, wet testing, etc.) with support and guidance from supervisor
• Own change requests and complete change request tasks to support project completion
Deviations / RCAs
• Assist the Quality department with deviation investigations
• Participate in RCAs as MES representative
• Assist with completion of CAPA actions
Documentation
• 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.
Qualification & Experience:
Education
• Degree (required): College Degree
• Field of Study: STEM
Work Experience
• Area: Pharma/Biotech
• Level: Entry Level - 0-4 years
Competencies & Behaviors
Agility
• Demonstrates an ability and desire to learn from experience
• Treats errors as a learning opportunity
• Is willing to take on new challenges
• Takes steps to adapt thinking and behavior to support change
Business Acumen
• Seeks to understand the corporate strategy and how their business area contributes to the company’s success
• Understands the impact of their own actions of their business area
• Expresses ideas that will improve their business area
• Uses knowledge of their business area to make accurate and timely decisions
Collaboration
• Works as an active member of their team
• Generously shares information and knowledge with others
• Demonstrates an openness to different perspectives by balancing listening and speaking
• Treats all others professionally and with respect
Customer Focus
• Understands what internal and/or external customers need from them to deliver in their respective role
• Demonstrate an openness to receiving customer feedback
• Takes action to enhance customer satisfaction within the scope of their role
Driving Results
• Demonstrates persistence and motivation to overcome obstacles and challenges
• Ensures quality standards are maintained while delivering results
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes work to deliver on time
Leadership
• Takes responsibility for their safety and that of others
• Takes responsibility for personal choice and behaviors
• Seeks feedback and reflects on their development needs in order to continuously improve
• Contributes to a positive work environment
• Acts as a reliable and dependable member of the team
Skills
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels
• Ability to secure relevant information and identify key issues and relationships from a base of information.
• Ability to evaluate engineering problems and be able to devise cause and effect relationships and propose solutions.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
Work Schedule: Regular Office Hours
Mental Demands: Ability to follow instructions, draw conclusions and recommend action steps based on data interpretation.
Work Location: Portsmouth NH 03801
Assignment Duration: 5 Months
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary:
The MES Engineer Level I is responsible for supporting activities such as requirements gathering, testing, implementation and use of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Key Responsibilities:
Safety
• Performs all work safely and meets the requisite training requirements.
Manufacturing Support
• Develop technical knowledge on manufacturing equipment and processes automation systems
• Support 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 automation equipment.
• Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and processes automation systems including PI data analyses, review/troubleshooting code, etc.
• Assist with tech transfer of new processes into the facility
• Complete change request lot assessments to support lot release
Projects
• Assist with the planning and execution of plant projects involving automation changes and process improvements
• Execute test scripts (design , execution, simulation, wet testing, etc.) with support and guidance from supervisor
• Own change requests and complete change request tasks to support project completion
Deviations / RCAs
• Assist the Quality department with deviation investigations
• Participate in RCAs as MES representative
• Assist with completion of CAPA actions
Documentation
• 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.
Qualification & Experience:
Education
• Degree (required): College Degree
• Field of Study: STEM
Work Experience
• Area: Pharma/Biotech
• Level: Entry Level - 0-4 years
Competencies & Behaviors
Agility
• Demonstrates an ability and desire to learn from experience
• Treats errors as a learning opportunity
• Is willing to take on new challenges
• Takes steps to adapt thinking and behavior to support change
Business Acumen
• Seeks to understand the corporate strategy and how their business area contributes to the company’s success
• Understands the impact of their own actions of their business area
• Expresses ideas that will improve their business area
• Uses knowledge of their business area to make accurate and timely decisions
Collaboration
• Works as an active member of their team
• Generously shares information and knowledge with others
• Demonstrates an openness to different perspectives by balancing listening and speaking
• Treats all others professionally and with respect
Customer Focus
• Understands what internal and/or external customers need from them to deliver in their respective role
• Demonstrate an openness to receiving customer feedback
• Takes action to enhance customer satisfaction within the scope of their role
Driving Results
• Demonstrates persistence and motivation to overcome obstacles and challenges
• Ensures quality standards are maintained while delivering results
• Plans, prioritizes and organizes work to deliver on time
Leadership
• Takes responsibility for their safety and that of others
• Takes responsibility for personal choice and behaviors
• Seeks feedback and reflects on their development needs in order to continuously improve
• Contributes to a positive work environment
• Acts as a reliable and dependable member of the team
Skills
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels
• Ability to secure relevant information and identify key issues and relationships from a base of information.
• Ability to evaluate engineering problems and be able to devise cause and effect relationships and propose solutions.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
Work Schedule: Regular Office Hours
Mental Demands: Ability to follow instructions, draw conclusions and recommend action steps based on data interpretation.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $54.72/hr – $55.86/hr.