Automation Engineer / Automation Engineeress

Join Our Team at Lonza

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 empower our employees to 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.

The site in Visp, Switzerland is expanding, and for our Biologics organization, we are seeking an Automation Engineer (80-100%) (m/f/d). This individual will implement the Visp Biologics Automation Recipe Lifecycle to support Lonza’s manufacturing operations, working closely with various teams across all Biologics Manufacturing assets to coordinate recipe object updates, testing, documentation, and installation.

If you have a passion for Biotechnology and the ambition to join our Lonza talent community, we invite you to be part of this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a standardized recipe lifecycle approach for products in routine manufacturing.
• Contribute to the development of recipes for New Production Introduction.
• Co-author cGMP-compliant documentation (FS, Software Test Cases, SOPs, etc.) in collaboration with the Bioprocess engineer, Plant Lead, QA, and MSAT.
• Monitor and modify processes under change control during the start-up, qualification, and production phases. Participate in risk and process deviation analyses.
• Assist in building and modifying shared recipe objects, and defining EC Modules in the MES / DeltaV or equivalent systems used in production processes.
• Contribute to the improvement of procedures and processes in compliance with safety, hygiene, environmental, and quality requirements in the area of responsibility.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology, Computer Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience.
• Structured, focused, and well-organized work ethic; solution-oriented and open-minded to new insights.
• Expertise with MES Syncade or DeltaV is highly desired, along with familiarity with other GMP systems (LIMS, SAP, MODA, etc.).
• Ability to recognize risks related to security or compliance / GMP, discuss them, and help rectify them.
• Experience in collaborative teamwork and strong interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of IT / process control systems with an eye for operational optimization.
• Business proficient in English.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions of people. For us, this is not only a privilege but also a profound responsibility. How we achieve our business results is as important as the results themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve means little if not earned 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 from improving lives globally—a tangible impact that truly makes a difference.

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