Senior Automation Engineer

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Today, Lonza stands as a global leader in life sciences, operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to our success. Our greatest scientific solution is our talented people working collaboratively to devise ideas that help businesses and, ultimately, improve lives. In return, we empower our team members to take ownership of their careers, enabling them to make impactful contributions. That’s the kind of work we are proud to be a part of.

About the Role

Our site in Visp, Switzerland is expanding, and we are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer (m/f/d) for our Biologics organization. This role will lead the implementation of a standardized Automation Recipe Lifecycle approach as we transition new growth assets into operations. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a central team, collaborating with Automation and Operations across all Biologics Manufacturing Assets to coordinate recipe updates, testing, documentation, and installation.

If you have a passion for Biotechnology and a desire to join our Lonza talent community, we encourage you to apply online using the form below.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a standardized recipe lifecycle approach for products in the routine manufacturing phase.
• Drive the development of recipes for major growth projects.
• Author cGMP-compliant documentation (FS, Software Test Cases, SOPs, etc.) in collaboration with Bioprocess engineers, Plant Leads, QA, and MSAT.
• Supervise and modify processes under change control during the startup, qualification, and production phases, while participating in risk and process deviation analyses.
• Provide support outside of normal working hours in critical situations such as imminent production downtime or security concerns.
• Build and modify shared recipe objects, and define EC Modules in the MES/DeltaV systems to run production processes.
• Enhance procedures and processes, ensuring compliance with safety, hygiene, environmental, and quality requirements within your area of responsibility.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Computer Engineering, Science, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Structured, focused, and well-organized work ethic, with a solution-oriented and open-minded approach.
• Expertise with MES Syncade and DeltaV is highly desired, along with familiarity with other GMP systems (LIMS, SAP, MODA, etc.).
• Ability to identify risks related to security or compliance/GMP, discuss them, and assist in resolving them.
• Outstanding team and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of IT/process control systems, recognizing operational optimization potential.
• Capable of independently implementing measures to optimize security, costs, or operational processes.
• Business fluent in English.

Our Commitment to Ethical Practices

At Lonza, we understand that our products and services have a positive impact on millions of people daily. This awareness embodies both a privilege and a responsibility. How we achieve our business outcomes is just as significant as the results themselves. We prioritize respect for our people and our environment, believing that any success we attain is meaningless if not achieved ethically.

People are drawn to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and innovating within the life sciences sector. In return, we provide the fulfillment that comes with improving lives globally and making a meaningful difference.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.