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

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. ​

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.

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

You must have a passion for Biotechnology and have the ambition to join our Lonza talent community. You support the standardization and optimization of the automated production process. Become part of this opportunity and apply now for the position as an Automation Engineer (m/f/d) in the Site Automation Team.

Key responsibilities:

• Supports implementation of a standardized recipe lifecycle approach for products already in the routine manufacturing phase

• Contributes to development of recipes for New Production Introduction

• Co-authors cGMP-compliant documentation (FS, Software Test Cases, SOPs, etc.) in agreement with the Bioprocess engineer, Plant Lead, QA, and MSAT

• Monitors and changes processes under change control during the start-up, qualification and production phase. Participate in risk and process deviation analyses

• Assists in building and modifying shared recipe objects, and defining EC Modules in the MES / DeltaV or equivalent experience systems used in running production processes

• Contributes to improving procedures and processes in compliance with the 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-orientated and open-minded for new insights

• Expertise with MES Syncade or DeltaV is a highly desired and familiarity with other GMP systems (LIMS, SAP, MODA, etc.)

• Ability to recognize risks in relation to security or compliance / GMP, discusses them and helps rectify them.

• Experience in working in a team and good collaboration skills

• Good understanding of IT / process control systems. Recognizes operational optimization potential

• Business proficient in English

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.