DeltaV Automation Engineer — Biologics MES & GMP Expert

Lonza Group AG; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile career culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Role-specific benefits

Job summary

Lonza Group AG in Visp, Switzerland seeks a DeltaV Automation Engineer or Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineer (m/f/d) to join a dynamic, cutting-edge environment where your work shapes the future of medicine.

You will plan electrical MSR readiness, ensure operation of highly automated Biologics facilities using DeltaV and MES, and manage GMP-compliant activities with Kneat and Ubik. Mobility and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation and maintenance of pharmaceutical plants or biotech industries.
• Familiarity with GMP standards and protocols.
• English and/or German language proficiency.
• Self-reliant and effective working approach in cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and realize electrical MSR readiness within budget and timelines.
• Ensure seamless operation of high-automated Biologics facilities with DeltaV and MES (equivalent experience acceptable for MES).
• Manage GMP-compliant activities, including testing, documentation, and change management using Kneat and Ubik.
• Prepare and update plant documentation in SAP/COMOS to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Determine and implement continuous improvements in equipment and maintenance processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine internal procedures and achieve optimized workflows.

Skills

Electrical engineering

GMP knowledge

English and/or German

Self-reliant

Education

University Degree or equivalent (Electrical / Systems Engineering) or vocational education (EFZ, FH, HF, BSc.)

Tools

SAP

COMOS

DeltaV

MES Syncade

Job description

Lonza Group AG in Visp, Switzerland seeks a DeltaV Automation Engineer or Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineer (m/f/d) to join a dynamic, cutting-edge environment where your work shapes the future of medicine.

You will plan electrical MSR readiness, ensure operation of highly automated Biologics facilities using DeltaV and MES, and manage GMP-compliant activities with Kneat and Ubik. Mobility and collaboration across teams are essential.