Automation Systems Engineer II
Lonza
Summary
This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
Job description
The Automation System Engineer II provides support and technical contribution for the Process Automation Systems Distributed Control System (DCS), Manufacturing Control System (MCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Building Automation System (BAS) and site manufacturing and Quality Control (QC) systems. Provides support to other business and information management related infrastructure for manufacturing and QC operations. Provides support to senior system engineers in executing projects in support of the Automation and QC roadmap focusing on Infrastructure, vendor software integrations and custom applications used in manufacturing and QC operations.
What you will do:
- Provide System Administration, infrastructure design, and support for the DCS, MCS, and site QC systems.
- Provide support for routine user management activities for manufacturing and QC systems.
- Provide support for routine backup, restore, archival, data retention, audit trail review, and patching activities for production automation, manufacturing, and QC systems.
- Assist Senior and Principal System Engineers in maintaining system availability and supporting infrastructure components, including firewalls, antivirus software, testing, debugging, startup activities, and break-fix support.
- Work with project teams and cross-functional groups, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Process Science, Validation, and Quality Assurance, to implement right-first-time solutions and support project documentation activities.
- Support the resolution of automation and QC system issues through troubleshooting, cause analysis, issue resolution, unplanned event assessments, CAPAs, investigations, discrepancy evaluations, and corrective actions.
- Provide technical support for Cell Culture Plant 1 (CCP1), Cell Culture Plant 2 (CCP2), production automation, and QC systems, including routine and after-hours support as required.
What we look for:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
- Effective communication at all levels
- Ability to secure relevant information and identify key issues and relationships from a base of information.
- Evaluate automation engineering problems and be able to devise cause and effect relationships and propose solutions.
- Adapt to changing conditions
- Ability to prioritize deliverables
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
- Effective communication at all levels
- Ability to secure relevant information and identify key issues and relationships from a base of information
- Evaluate automation engineering problems and devise cause and effect relationships and propose solutions
- Adapt to changing conditions
- Ability to prioritize deliverables
Benefits
- Performance-Related Bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.