Automation Engineer / Automation Engineeress

Join Lonza: A Leader in Life Sciences

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 collaborating and devising ideas that help businesses assist individuals. In exchange, we empower our employees to take ownership of their careers. Their ideas, both big and small, genuinely improve the world, and that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Opportunity: Automation Engineer (80-100%)

The site in Visp, Switzerland is expanding, and for our Biologics organization, we are seeking an Automation Engineer (m/f/d) to implement the Visp Biologics Automation Recipe Lifecycle. This role will support Lonza’s manufacturing operations and involve close collaboration with teams across all Biologics Manufacturing assets, coordinating recipe object updates, testing, documentation, and installation.

If you are passionate about Biotechnology and ambitious to join our Lonza talent community, we invite you to become part of this opportunity. Apply online using the form below for the position as an Automation Engineer (m/f/d) in the Site Automation Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a standardized recipe lifecycle approach for products in the routine manufacturing phase.
• 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, participating 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 improving 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; familiarity with other GMP systems (LIMS, SAP, MODA, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to identify and discuss risks related to security or compliance/GMP and assist in their rectification.
• Experience in team collaboration and strong interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of IT/process control systems with recognition of operational optimization potential.
• Business proficiency in English.

Why Lonza?

Every day, Lonza’s products and services positively impact millions of people. For us, this is both a great privilege and a significant 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 is meaningless if not accomplished 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 around the world—the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference.