Lonza
biopharmaceutical
SeniorAutomationEngineer
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“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.
root cause investigations; continuous improvement initiatives; Ability to secure relevant information; identify key issues and relationships
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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