Engineer II, Automation at Lonza Inc. in Bend, Oregon

Job Description:

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 to be part of

Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an opening for an experienced Automation Engineer at their Bend, Oregon location. As an Automation Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the troubleshooting, repair, modification, and installation of pharmaceutical process equipment and building automation systems as part of a team. Group responsibilities include supporting site operations from GMP manufacturing to product development. A successful candidate will demonstrate familiarity with automated industrial control systems and instrumentation, and possess a collaborative mindset; working with other colleagues on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Open communication, a team-oriented mindset, and a desire to learn are key attributes.

Key responsibilities:

• 5 plus years’ experience in biotech/pharmaceutical engineering preferred


• Assist in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of automated process and facility equipment and control systems


• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and qualification activities


• Troubleshoot and repair automated industrial control systems to support manufacturing and development operations


• Perform hands-on, detailed work, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


• Collaborate with internal multi-disciplinary team members to design/modify equipment to support GMP operation, product development, and R&D activities


• Work collaboratively with automation team colleagues, support electrical and automation designs of senior colleagues, communicate openly, and learn from each other


• Support field installation of instrumentation and controls devices to system control panels


• Support updates to data historian systems (OSIsoft PI System)


• Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on, detailed work, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


• Experience working on the floor in a manufacturing process environment required


• Proficient in the design, installation and implementation electro-mechanical control systems


• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems and automated equipment in a GMP environment


• Knowledge of practices applied to the preparation of hardware/software specifications and related contract documents


• Knowledge of industry-standard software engineering principles such as IEEE, GAMP and 21CFR Part 11 is required


• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD and Building Automation Systems preferred


• Other duties as assigned

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred), Associates Degree (minimum) in Industrial Controls / Automation / Electrical Engineering or similar field


• Experience working with industrial automation, instrumentation and controls, preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Experience in biotech/pharmaceutical or similar regulated industries preferred


• After hours support of manufacturing operations on an on-call rotation basis


• Electrical troubleshooting experience and familiarity with safety practices a plus


• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC and HMI development environment, Studio 5000 and supporting FactoryTalk systems (FT Directory, AssetCentre, Alarm & Events, etc.)


• Knowledge of 2D CAD systems to support electrical and system documentation preferred   


• Familiarity with P&IDs


• Familiarity with SCADA and Building Automation Systems


• Familiarity with IT/OT, network systems, and security a plus

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.