DeltaV Automation Engineer (EI&C)

About the job

Are you ready to develop and implement first-class Emerson DeltaV automation solutions that bring life-saving medicines from concept to reality? Join our team at the Visp site and take on the leadership of key tasks in automation technology, system integration, and qualification for significant CAPEX projects.

Purely site-based role This is a purely on-site presence role. Direct collaboration on site promotes close real-time exchange and ensures the technical precision required for the manufacture of medicines according to the highest quality and safety standards.

What we offer you:

• An agile career path and a dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical working environment.
• An attractive hourly rate.

Your tasks:

• Planning and configuration of Emerson DeltaV automation solutions, control strategies, interfaces, visualisations, and alarm structures for site-related CAPEX projects.
• Managing the entire project lifecycle in close, interdisciplinary collaboration with teams from engineering, operations, validation, quality assurance, and project management.
• Leading system integration activities to connect DeltaV to process plants, PLCs, supply systems, and MES platforms.
• Creating, executing, and maintaining GxP-compliant documentation, including protocols for commissioning, qualification, and validation (FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ).
• Practical troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve complex automation and communication issues.
• Consistent adherence to GMP standards, data integrity guidelines, and formal change management procedures.
• Technical guidance and mentoring of junior team members as well as contributing to continuous improvement processes in process automation.

Your profile:

• Completed studies in automation technology, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven practical experience in the development and configuration of Emerson DeltaV systems in a regulated life sciences environment.
• Sound knowledge of GxP compliance, data integrity guidelines, and formal validation and qualification methods (FAT/SAT/IQ/OQ).
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex control systems and communication interfaces within the scope of CAPEX project execution.
• Fluent German language skills (required), business fluent English (preferred).
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities in interdisciplinary teams.

About Lonza 

At Lonza, employees are the greatest strength. With more than 30 sites on five continents, the globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicine of tomorrow. The company values – collaboration, responsibility, excellence, passion, and integrity – reflect who they are and how they work together. Every idea, big or small, has the potential to improve the lives of millions of people. This is exactly the task you can contribute to. Innovation arises when people from different backgrounds bring their individual perspectives. Lonza values diversity and is committed to an inclusive working environment. As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, Randstad is responsible for recruiting and contract processing for this temporary position. Are you ready to help shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.