EI&C Maintenance Engineer

Lonza; Oberwallis; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, seeks an EI&C Maintenance Engineer to maintain high-precision manufacturing lines and ensure safe, reliable operation in a GMP setting.

You will bridge Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality, troubleshooting complex automation systems and driving CAPA actions to prevent downtime.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Process Control, or comparable technical discipline (HF, BSc, MSc).
• Proven experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or process manufacturing within GMP.
• Strong practical knowledge of DeltaV DCS, electrical engineering, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with Syncade MES and SAP Maintenance workflows.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with RCA experience.
• Fluent German; English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain zero downtime across high-precision manufacturing lines in Visp.
• Interface between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Quality.
• Perform root-cause investigations and implement CAPA.
• Maintain DeltaV DCS and automation infrastructure.
• Support MES (Syncade) and production execution issues.
• Plan preventive and corrective maintenance using SAP modules.
• Ensure GMP and safety-compliant documentation and change controls.

Skills

DeltaV DCS

Electrical engineering

Automation

Root cause analysis

GMP compliance

Education

Electrical/Automation/Process Control degree (HF/BSc/MSc)

Tools

Syncade MES

SAP Maintenance

Job description

Join our EI&C Engineering team in Visp and play a pivotal role in keeping our high-precision manufacturing facilities operating safely and reliably. As an EI&C Maintenance Engineer, you will serve as the technical bridge between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality, driving continuous improvement, troubleshooting complex automation systems, and ensuring seamless production in a highly regulated GMP environment.

This is a fully site‑based role located in Visp, Switzerland. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Play a crucial role in maintaining zero unexpected downtime across high-precision manufacturing lines in Visp.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, acting as the key interface between Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality.
• Perform root cause investigations, troubleshoot real-time system issues, and implement sustainable Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and support DeltaV Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and related automation infrastructure.
• Support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), preferably Syncade, assisting with production execution and electronic batch record issues.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities using SAP Maintenance modules.
• Ensure all maintenance decisions, change controls, deviations, and documentation strictly comply with GMP and safety regulations.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Process Control, or a comparable technical discipline (HF, BSc, or MSc).
• Proven experience in industrial maintenance, automation, or process manufacturing environments within a GMP-regulated industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical engineering, industrial instrumentation, and DeltaV DCS platforms.
• Familiarity with MES systems (preferably Syncade) and SAP Maintenance workflows.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and structured troubleshooting methodologies (e.g., RCA).
• High resilience and ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Fluent German language skills are required; proficiency in English is an advantage.

About Lonza

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.