Lonza

biopharmaceutical

SeniorAutomationEngineer

$129–129k Vacaville, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Automation Engineer at Lonza. Skills: automation systems, process control, manufacturing OT systems. Execute automation projects. Support automation roadmap initiatives”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure operational excellence; reliable patient supply; maintain system integrity; compliance

Industry & Context.

biopharmaceutical
Problems you'll solve

root cause investigations; continuous improvement initiatives; Ability to secure relevant information; identify key issues and relationships

Eligibility Requirements

on-call troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree Engineering, or related field

Nice to Have

loop diagram development, field (or remote) device I/O integration, end‑to‑end loop testing for biopharmaceutical process control systems, coordinating with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to validate signal integrity from field instrumentation through DCS/PLC systems

What You'll Do.

Execute automation projects

Support automation roadmap initiatives

Provide technical leadership

Support MAR activities

Assist with tech transfers

Maintain qualified state of systems

Lead design of automation systems

Support automation activities

Direct cross-functional teams

Oversee system testing

Support manufacturing operations

Author and review documentation

Execute coding and peer reviews

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Direct cross-functional teams; Work with product team

Communication Scope

Effective communication to engage at all levels

Process & Methodology

capital projects

Full Job Description

**Location:** Vacaville, CA 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. Execute automation projects and Automation Roadmap initiatives for systems supporting Cell Culture Plant 1 (CCP1) and Cell Culture Plant 2 (CCP2). This role provides technical leadership for process control, batch execution, and manufacturing OT systems in a regulated biopharmaceutical environment to ensure operational excellence and reliable patient supply. Support MAR activities and Vacaville Manufacturing Operations by assisting with tech transfers and capital projects while maintaining the qualified state of PLC and VSC systems. **What you will get** The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $129,000 to $219,000**.** In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer: * Performance-related bonus * Medical, dental and vision insurance * 401(k) matching plan * Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance * Employee assistance programs * Paid Time Off **What you will do** * Lead the design and support of automation systems, including MCS, DCS, and PLC-based controllers. * Lead and support automation activities for capital projects, process improvements, system upgrades, and plant expansions. * Direct cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure "right the first time" system implementations. * Oversee system testing, debugging, and startup activities for critical manufacturing assets. * Support manufacturing operations with on-call troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Author and review automation-related documentation including design specifications, control narratives, functional specifications, test protocols, and validation documentation (IQ/OQ/PQ). * Execute both off-line a

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