Control Systems Engineer
Lonza
Summary
Responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining integrated automation and control systems, including software testing, commissioning, validation support, project planning, and continuous improvement activities.
Job description
What you will do:
- Designs control systems, or designs modifications to existing control systems based on process diagrams, user requirements, functional requirements, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), machine mechanical drawings.
- Collaborates effectively with global controls engineering team on development projects, standards development, selection and implementation of new technologies and automation systems.
- Supports, configures and replicates (including new releases and patching) PLC systems, SCADA, drive configuration, servo systems, and vision systems.
- Maintains software and hardware global configuration information, technical documentation, software backups, control software revision notes, knowledge base data records, generates FS (Functional Specification)/DS (Design Specification) documentation and supports cGMP validation process.
- Regularly communicates with Control Systems Manager on project progress and potential issues.
- Based on a rotating schedule provides after-hours support for plant operations. Effectively collaborates with plant personnel, provides technical guidance to electronics.
What we are looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics with an emphasis on automation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage client expectations and effectively communicate project status, obstacles, and opportunities.
- Knowledge of electrical circuit theory, control circuit design, and the ability to interpret electrical wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical assembly drawings.
- Ability to safely troubleshoot control electrical wiring while maintaining personal and team safety.
- Intermediate software engineering knowledge, including software development lifecycle (SDLC), system requirements, and development/execution of test plans to verify software quality and fitness for use.
- Intermediate project management skills with the ability to develop accurate estimates for software-related project work.
- Programming proficiency (Siemens preferred), with a working knowledge of SCADA systems, drives and servo systems, PCs, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and the Windows operating system.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics with an emphasis on automation
- Strong communication skills with the ability to manage client expectations and effectively communicate project status, obstacles, and opportunities
- Knowledge of electrical circuit theory, control circuit design, and the ability to interpret electrical wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical assembly drawings
- Ability to safely troubleshoot control electrical wiring while maintaining personal and team safety
- Intermediate software engineering knowledge, including software development lifecycle (SDLC), system requirements, and development/execution of test plans to verify software quality and fitness for use
- Intermediate project management skills with the ability to develop accurate estimates for software-related project work
- Programming proficiency (Siemens preferred), with a working knowledge of SCADA systems, drives and servo systems, PCs, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and the Windows operating system
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Career Development
- Agile Work Culture
- Inclusive Workplace
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.