Project Engineer- Automation

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.

We are seeking a motivated Global Controls Engineer to improve innovation and implement advanced technologies in our CHI operations. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to work on global initiatives, ensuring flawless execution and demonstrating your proven expertise to deliver outstanding results!

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for development, replication, modifications, and support of global automation systems used at sites in Belgium, France, US, Mexico, China, Japan, and India.
• Apply advanced PLC/SCADA/Simotion proficiencies in global initiatives, with expertise in software development life cycle.
• Build test plans to verify software fitness for use; carry out commissioning and support validation of control systems; develop accurate time estimates for control software development tasks.
• Act as liaison between R&D and production site automation (control systems) engineers/maintenance.
• Help management encourage colleagues to actively contribute to environmental and health safety initiatives.
• Design modifications to existing automation systems based on process diagrams, user requirements, functional requirements, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), and machine mechanical drawings.

Key requirements:

• Degree (required): Master of Science / Master of Engineering
• Field of Study: Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics / Computer Science / ME / Robotics all with emphasis on automation
• Languages: English, Spanish
• Ability to work independently, as well as in team environment, and open to mentorship from senior colleagues
• Strong project development, implementation, and communication skills; Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in manufacturing environment

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.