(Senior) Automation Engineer 80-100% (m/f/d)

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.

Located in Stein, Switzerland our successful CDMO Business Unit Drug Product Services (DPS) currently offers exciting opportunities! Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for the position as Automation (Senior) Engineer 80-100% supporting a new sterile Drug Product facility. According to the experience of the candidate and the internal guideline, this position can be either an engineer or senior engineer level.

Key responsibilities:

• Technical expert in Siemens TIA Portal, Zenon, AVEVA PI (former OSIsoft PI) and associated electrical knowledge. Able to take technical decisions concerning these systems. DeltaV knowledge is a plus.

• Technical knowledge on facilities, utilities and secondary manufacturing process equipment, including filling line, freeze dryers, isolators, automatic visual inspection, autoclave, HVAC

• As System Owner, ensures availability and cost-optimized operational engineering of the computerized systems of the assigned plant

• Provide technical support/training to others department (included Manufacturing, Engineering, CSV, MSAT, MES or Quality) for the operation of automated equipment

• Ensuring cGMP procedures (included operational SOP, GAMP5, and Data Integrity ALCOA+) EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) directives and Lonza standard

• Lead problem solving and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and process automation systems (software, electrical and OT). Ensure the continuous improvement of the systems using data and through Lonza’s network collaboration

• Engineer the future of the plant (industry 4.0, robots, etc.)

Key requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation or Industrial IT (HF, FH, Dipl. Ing. / M. Sc. / B. Sc.)

• significant experience in Siemens (TIA Portal) and/or Zenon

• Experience in vertical integration on plant level (PLC, ThinClient, SCADA, DCS)

• Experience in Secondary Manufacturing and working with major package unit suppliers (filling line, isolator, freeze dryers, washing machine, autoclave)

• Experience on working in GMP Environment

• Fluency in German and English

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s four core values, alongside integrity, innovation and initiative. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community and culture. We also recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion.

We want everyone who works at Lonza to take pride in their role, take ownership of their responsibilities and drive their career forward. If you achieve these goals, you will be rewarded for your contribution. Along with competitive salaries, you’ll find a wide range of lifestyle, family and leisure benefits available. Depending on your location, these benefits could include family allowances, childcare support, discounts for local businesses and attractions, travel allowances and subsidized meals.

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.