Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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 you to be part of!

The Automation Manager will support ongoing Lonza operations through technical assistance as it relates to Automation Systems and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Engineering management. Provide a technical resource to operations customers to ensure that instrumentation and automation systems are designed and operating to meet production needs. Assist with automation related input into the strategic planning of continuous improvements to new and existing processes, valued innovation, and long range facility planning at the site. Provide mentoring and technical support to other team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee automation team of 7-10 direct reports across different functionalities: Controls engineers, MES Engineers and Operational Technology (OT).




• Planning and execution of plant projects involving complex equipment changes and significant process improvements. May be involved in capital projects or initiation of CARs including working with Lonza Global Engineering and other site automation teams to develop future site and global automation design philosophy and standards and project implementation as necessary to achieve production success.




• Very high level of technical competence with 1 or more automation systems.




• Provides mentorship and training to more junior members of the group




• Provide SME support to Manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process automation equipment.




• Support resolution of equipment breakdowns and quality issues in the suites.




• Develop and provide technical knowledge on manufacturing equipment and processes to Engineers as well as Manufacturing.




• Participates in audits and inspections as an Engineering and Automation SME and supports QA in development of regulatory and customer audit responses.




• Owns and executes completion of CAPA actions.




• Initiates change controls and participates in all aspects of the change controls process.




• Review SOPs, Functional Specifications, and work instructions.




• Remain up to date on all assigned training activities.




• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Discipline (Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) is required.  Master’s degree is preferred.




• 15+ years engineering experience in Pharma/Biotech (or equivalent industrial automation).




• Supervisory/Project Management experience is required.




• Challenges the status quo and looks for opportunities to make improvements in their area of the business and beyond. Is a mentor that helps others learn from experience to further develop themselves.




• Understands and explains the corporate strategy to their peers and/or team. Provides feedback to their managers on the content of the strategy and its implementation.




• Appropriately prioritizes multiple demands and leads defined work to successful conclusion on time and ensures delivery excellence for own goals and those of their team.




• Actively seeks out and shares different perspectives from a broad network and implements alternative approaches while generously sharing this information and knowledge with others across teams and functions.




• Manages internal and external customer relations professionally and effectively while developing insights that can be used to enhance customer satisfaction or other metrics. Will proactively seek to understand internal/external customer and market needs.




• Creates a positive work environment for their team and demonstrates high integrity.




• Ensures clear and direct 2-way communication within their team and other organizations.




• Seeks and provides feedback to their team to support professional development.




• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Outlook, Word, and Excel.




• Ability to think critically and logically.

Every 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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.