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Lonza

Global life sciences contract manufacturer

Automation Specialist

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVisp, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, automation engineering, systems engineering, or computer science.
  • Initial professional experience in operations or project engineering, maintenance, or plant construction, ideally in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or chemical industry environment.
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), COMOS, DeltaV, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and SAP.
  • Ability to work independently and flexibly, and collaborate across disciplines.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Good spoken and written German and English.
  • Business-mindedness, high motivation, and willingness to embrace change.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and carry out investment and conversion tasks in an automated active pharmaceutical ingredient production operation.
  • Continuously adapt and improve plants, processes, and product changeovers, focusing on quality, safety, and performance.
  • Ensure smooth operation and reliable performance of highly automated production plants using DeltaV and MES systems.
  • Conduct inspections, documentation, and change management in compliance with GMP using Kneat and Ubik.
  • Create and maintain plant documentation in SAP and COMOS to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and monitor projects for functionality, performance, cost, and schedule.
  • Support projects from planning through successful commissioning.
  • Plan and organize maintenance efficiently to ensure plant availability and operational safety.
  • Promote technological advancements through an innovative and proactive approach.
  • Actively participate in interdisciplinary committees.

About the Company

Lonza

Global life sciences contract manufacturer

Lonza is a global provider of development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutrition sectors. It supports clients from early development through to commercial production, offering integrated processes such as process development, GMP manufacturing, formulation, fill-finish, and quality assurance to bring medicines and nutrition products to market. Lonza’s model is built on end-to-end CDMO capabilities, enabling companies to move from concept to scalable, compliant production with reliable supply chains. What sets Lonza apart is its long history and global footprint, combining decades of experience across chemistry, biology, and nutrition with a broad, end-to-end service network that supports projects from discovery to commercialization. The company aims to be a trusted, long-term partner in life sciences by helping customers efficiently develop and manufacture their products at scale while maintaining strict regulatory and quality standards.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1897

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