Control Systems Engineer

Support ongoing Lonza operations through technical assistance as it relates to the manufacturing and process automation systems. Provide a technical resource to operations customers to ensure that instrumentation and automation systems are designed and operating to meet production needs.

• Planning and execution of plant projects involving complex equipment changes and significant process improvements
• Controls lead for tech transfers
• Support resolution of equipment breakdowns and quality issues in the suites
• Provide SME support to Manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process automation equipment.
• Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and processes automation systems including PI data analyses, review/troubleshooting code, etc. both during normal business hours and as part of an on-call rotation.
• Performs all work safely and meets the requisite training requirements.
• Participates in IPT/JPT in addition to other meetings as the Controls representative
• Participates in audits and inspections as Controls SME if required
• 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
• Pharma/Biotech (or equivalent industrial automation). Supervisory/Project management experience preferred.
• Takes personal responsibility for promoting change in his/her area and helps others learn from experience to develop themselves.
• Uses knowledge of his/her own business area and related areas to identify and develop operational/financial improvements
• Works in partnership as an active member of his/her team and cross-functional working groups while also sharing information and knowledge 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
• Creates a positive work environment for his/her team and demonstrates high integrity. Takes personal accountability for defining and implementing his/her own development and supports others to do the same.
• May be required to provide direction to 1-2 Contractors working on projects within the group
• Adherence to cGMPs is required at all times during the manufacture of APIs. All personnel own the quality of what they deliver and are responsible for notifying the applicable management member in a timely manner of regulatory inspections, serious GMP deficiencies, process deviations, product defects and related actions
• Must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Must comply with safety policies of the company and site. Works safely in cooperation with other departments when troubleshooting manufacturing issues and is aware of dangers and potential kinetic energy sources.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to think critically and logically.
• Must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. Must comply with safety policies of the company and site
• Adherence to cGMPs is required at all times during the manufacture of APIs. All personnel own the quality of what they deliver and are responsible for notifying responsible management in a timely manner of regulatory inspections, serious GMP deficiencies, process deviations, product defects and related actions