Senior Automation Engineer / Senior Automation Engineeress

Join Our Team at Lonza

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we excel in scientific innovation, our greatest asset is our talented team, working collaboratively to devise ideas that help businesses make a positive impact on people's lives. We empower our employees to take ownership of their careers, fostering an environment where ideas—big and small—can genuinely improve the world. This is the kind of work we aspire to be a part of.

Our site in Visp, Switzerland, is expanding, and we are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer (m/f/d) to lead the implementation of a standardized Automation Recipe Lifecycle approach for our Biologics organization. This is an exciting opportunity to join a central team collaborating with Automation and Operations across all Biologics Manufacturing Assets to coordinate recipe object updates, testing, documentation, and installation.

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 process changes under change control during start-up, qualification, and production phases, including participation in risk and process deviation analyses.
• Provide support outside normal working hours in critical situations, such as imminent production downtime.
• Build and modify shared recipe objects and define EC Modules in the MES / DeltaV systems to manage production processes.
• Enhance procedures and processes in compliance with safety, hygiene, environmental, and quality requirements.

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 mindset.
• Expertise with MES Syncade and DeltaV is highly desirable, as well as familiarity with other GMP systems (LIMS, SAP, MODA, etc.).
• Ability to identify security or compliance risks related to GMP and engage in discussions to address them.
• Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of IT and process control systems, recognizing operational optimization potential.
• Ability to implement assigned measures independently to optimize security, costs, or operational processes.
• Business fluent in English.

At Lonza, our products and services positively impact millions of lives every day. This responsibility drives us to uphold the highest ethical standards in achieving our business results. We believe that how we achieve success is just as important as the success itself, ensuring that we respect and protect our people and our planet.

People join Lonza for the challenge of solving complex problems and developing innovative ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes from making a meaningful difference in lives around the world.

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