Lonza
Senior Automation Engineer
US - Vacaville, CA · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$129k-$219kDetected 6 days ago
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About the role
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 and on-line coding and peer reviews to maintain system integrity and compliance.
- High adaptability to changing operational conditions and requirements Proven ability to prioritize and manage key deliverables effectively
Requirements
- Ability to secure relevant information and identify key issues and relationships from a base of information.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree Engineering, or related field preferred.
Compensation
- The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $129,000 to $219,000.
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
Company info
- What we are looking for
- Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together.
- Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.
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