Automation Technician DPS Growth Project 80-100% (m/w/d)

Lonza; Stein; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Lifestyle, family and leisure benefits

Zusammenfassung

Lonza in Stein, Switzerland, is seeking an Automation Technician (m/w/d) for our sterile production facility to support FATs, commissioning, and handover of automated systems. You will participate in maintenance, calibration and documentation, ensuring safety, cGMP compliance and reliable plant operation.

You will work closely with mechanical teams, train new staff, and help implement sustainability programs.

Qualifikationen

• Completed technical apprenticeship as Automation Technician EFZ or equivalent in automation engineering.
• Professional experience in plant maintenance, preferably in pharmaceutical or highly regulated environments.
• Knowledge of Siemens Step7, TIA Portal or Emerson DeltaV is advantageous.
• Strong MS Office skills, Excel; SAP-PM and CMX are a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, shifts and participate in on-call duty.
• Very good German skills; English skills desired.

Aufgaben

• Support FATs and commissioning to ensure smooth handover of aseptic facilities and automated systems.
• Provide first-level support, maintenance and troubleshooting for assigned automation-related systems; collaborate closely with mechanical teams to resolve technical issues.
• Carry out and document maintenance, calibration and commissioning work in accordance with safety, cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and control automated production and plant processes to ensure stable and reliable operation.
• Contribute to sustainability programs and tools that improve plant operability, system reliability and long-term performance.
• Prepare systems for operational readiness, including planning of operations, ensuring safe system operation, managing spare parts and tools and organizing necessary training.
• Train and onboard new employees in accordance with GxP and corporate policies.

Kenntnisse

German language

English language

Problem solving

Shift work willingness

Technical understanding

Ausbildung

Automation Technician EFZ apprenticeship

Tools

Siemens Step7

TIA Portal

Emerson DeltaV

SAP-PM

CMX

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Switzerland, Stein, Canton Aargau

Relocation support available for eligible candidates and their families.

Position

Automation Technician (m/w/d) – Sterile Production Facility

Responsibilities

• Support FATs and commissioning to ensure smooth handover of aseptic facilities and automated systems.
• Provide first‑level support, maintenance and troubleshooting for assigned automation‑related systems; collaborate closely with mechanical teams to resolve technical issues.
• Carry out and document maintenance, calibration and commissioning work in accordance with safety, cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and control automated production and plant processes to ensure stable and reliable operation.
• Contribute to sustainability programs and tools that improve plant operability, system reliability and long‑term performance.
• Prepare systems for operational readiness, including planning of operations, ensuring safe system operation, managing spare parts and tools and organizing necessary training.
• Train and onboard new employees in accordance with GxP and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Completed technical apprenticeship as Automation Technician EFZ or equivalent in automation engineering.
• Professional experience in plant maintenance, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Siemens Step7, TIA Portal or Emerson DeltaV is advantageous.
• Solid MS Office skills (especially Excel); SAP‑PM and CMX are a plus.
• Precise, reliable and structured work style with strong technical understanding and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, shifts and participate in on‑call duty.
• Very good German skills; English skills desired.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus a range of lifestyle, family and leisure benefits.

• Benefits in Stein: https://bit.ly/42DlBDk

Application

Reference: R77600