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Lonza · 1 day ago

Sr. Engineer, Automation

positionBend, OR
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents, and they are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and drive continuous improvement through innovative automation solutions.

BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
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Responsibilities

Support 24/7 operation of GMP process and facility equipment to ensure maximum uptime
Lead troubleshooting and resolve automation system issues
Manage vendors and suppliers for automation system implementation and support
Develop and maintain specifications and documentation for automation systems
Collaborate with IT/OT teams to ensure secure and reliable infrastructure
Mentor junior engineers and technicians
Drive improvements in automation systems through hardware/software upgrades

Qualification

Industrial automationAllen Bradley PLCsHMI developmentSCADABuilding Automation SystemsNetwork infrastructureTroubleshooting skillsSafety practicesMentoringCollaboration

Required

Associate's Degree (minimum) or Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience with industrial automation and controls in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and FactoryTalk systems
Knowledge of SCADA, Building Automation Systems, and network infrastructure
Ability to support manufacturing operations on an on-call rotation
Strong troubleshooting skills and understanding of safety practices

Preferred

Experience in regulated industries such as biotech or pharmaceuticals

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company

Lonza

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Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
dateFounded in 1897
location
Basel, Basel-Stadt, CHE
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.lonza.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lonza has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (3)
2022 (1)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$444.8M
2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M
2020-12-07IPO

Leadership Team

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Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
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Alfons Ehinger
Founder

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