Site Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.The site in is growing and for our Biologics organization, we are seeking a Sr. Automation Engineer (m/f/d) who can lead implementation of a standardized Automation Recipe Lifecycle approach from new growth assets into operation. This is an opportunity to be part of a central team interfacing with Automation and Operations across all of the Biologics Manufacturing Assets to coordinate recipe object updates, testing, documentation, and installation.You must have a passion for Biotechnology and have the ambition to join our Lonza talent community. You support the standardization and optimization of the automated production process. Become part of this exciting opportunity and apply now for the position as a Sr. Automation Engineer (m/f/d) in the Site Automation Team.Key responsibilities:Support implementation of a standardized recipe lifecycle approach for products already in the routine manufacturing phase.Drive development of recipes for major growth projects.Author cGMP-compliant documentation (FS, Software Test Cases, SOPs, etc.) in cooperation with the Bioprocess engineer, Plant Lead, QA, and MSAT.Monitor and change processes under change control during the start-up, qualification and production phase. Participate in risk and process deviation analyses.Provide support outside of normal working hours (in exceptional cases such as imminent production downtime, security, etc.)Create and modify shared recipe objects, and define EC Modules in the MES / DeltaV systems to run production processes.Improve procedures and processes in compliance with the safety, hygiene, environmental and quality requirements in the area of responsibility.Key requirements:Bachelor / Master Degree. Preferred area of study: Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related disciplinesStructured, focused and well organized work ethic. Solution-orientated and open-minded for new ideasExpertise with MES Syncade and DeltaV is a highly desired and familiarity with other GMP systems (LIMS, SAP, MODA, etc.)Ability to recognize risks in relation to security or compliance / GMP, discusses them and helps rectify them.Impeccable team and social skills, very good understanding of IT / process control systems. Recognizes operational optimization potential.Independently implements the measures assigned to optimize security, costs or operational processes.Ability to communicate internally and externally at higher levels; strong business understanding, strong team orientationEvery day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference. Reference: R61642