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

About the job

If necessary, support with relocation is available to eligible candidates and their families.

Lonza is today a globally leading company in the field of Life Sciences, operating on three continents. We work in science, but there is no magic formula for how we approach the work. Our most important scientific solution is talented employees who collaborate and develop ideas that help other companies help people. In return, our employees manage their careers independently. Because their ideas, big and small, improve the world. And that is the kind of work we want to be part of.

To strengthen the team at the Visp site, an experienced individual is sought for the technical leadership of an EMR subteam. The focus is on project planning, maintenance, documentation, knowledge transfer, as well as compliance with GMP and safety regulations.

What we offer you:

• An agile career and a dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programmes that recognise high performance
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous benefits in the areas of lifestyle, family, and leisure. The full list of our global benefits can also be found at: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

Your tasks:

• Planning and implementation of automation projects (plant optimisations, expansions, product changeovers)
• Technical responsibility across all project phases – from conception to commissioning
• Participation in interdisciplinary project teams as well as risk analyses and operational trials
• Ensuring reliable, economical maintenance in a GMP-regulated environment
• Coordination of internal and external partners as well as monitoring the maintenance budget
• Maintenance and ongoing updating of plant documentation (SAP, COMOS)
• Responsibility for GMP-compliant change management and system maintenance
• Technical support of defined EMR areas as well as transfer of know-how to workshop and operational personnel
• Compliance with and implementation of applicable GMP, safety, and environmental requirements

Your profile:

• Completed studies as an engineer (ETH, FH, HF) in electrical, automation, or systems engineering
• Several years of experience in operation, maintenance, or plant construction in a GMP-regulated environment
• Knowledge of SAP, COMOS, DeltaV, MES is an advantage
• Very good German skills in spoken and written form, good English skills
• Structured and independent working style with high personal responsibility
• Team-oriented thinking, clear communication, and high resilience
• Open to new technologies and agile working methods

Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people every day. For us, this is not only a great honour but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is as important to us as the successes themselves. At Lonza, respect is paramount and we protect both our employees and our environment. Success for us means morally justifiable progress.

People become part of Lonza to solve challenging and complex problems through creative and innovative approaches in the field of Life Sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving life worldwide. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Ready to help shape the future of Life Sciences? Then apply now!