Instrumentation Engineer (EI&C)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Lonza Visp invites you to join as an EI&C Instrumentation Engineer. You will design, calibrate and troubleshoot process instrumentation and control systems to support high-quality biopharma manufacturing.

In this site-based role, you’ll collaborate with Automation, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Validation and Quality teams. You will also manage COMOS data, lead loop tests, and support IQ/OQ qualification using UBIK and Kneat.

Qualifications

• Background in instrumentation, electrical, or automation engineering within pharma/biotech environments.
• Experience with process measurement technologies and field device calibration.
• Experience managing engineering documentation and data in COMOS.
• Hands-on with loop testing, commissioning, and system startup.
• Familiarity with GxP/GMP and change control procedures.
• Experience with qualification software such as UBIK and Kneat is desirable.
• Proficiency in English and/or German.

Responsibilities

• Drive the engineering and specification of instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, analytical) for high-quality medicine production.
• Partner with Automation, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Validation and Quality teams for seamless system integration.
• Design, maintain and update engineering data in COMOS including instrument data sheets and loop diagrams.
• Support integration of field devices into DCS, PLC, and SIS platforms.
• Supervise site installation, perform loop checks and troubleshoot during commissioning and startup.
• Execute GxP qualification activities using digital validation tools (UBIK, Kneat) for IQ/OQ testing.
• Ensure change control, data integrity and validation guidelines are followed.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical engineering

Automation engineering

GxP compliance

Tools

COMOS

UBIK

Kneat

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing? Join our dynamic team in Visp as an EI&C Instrumentation Engineer and play a key role in designing, calibrating, and troubleshooting state-of-the-art process instrumentation and control systems.

This is a fully site-based role. 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.

What you will do:

• Drive the engineering and specification of critical instrumentation (pressure, flow, temperature, analytical) that directly enables high-quality medicine production.
• Partner with Automation, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Validation, and Quality teams to support seamless system integration.
• Design, maintain, and update essential engineering data within COMOS, including instrument data sheets, loop diagrams, and indexes.
• Support the integration of field devices into DCS, PLC, and SIS control platforms.
• Supervise site installation, conduct loop checks, and perform troubleshooting during commissioning and startup.
• Execute GxP qualification activities using digital validation tools (UBIK, Kneat) for IQ/OQ testing.
• Ensure strict adherence to change control, data integrity, and validation guidelines while championing technical problem-solving and root cause analysis.

What we are looking for:

• Proven background in instrumentation, electrical, or automation engineering within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Practical expertise in process measurement technologies, field device selection, and calibration principles.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering documentation and data within COMOS.
• Hands-on experience with loop testing, functional testing, commissioning, and system startup.
• Solid familiarity with GxP/GMP compliance requirements and change control procedures.
• Experience with qualification software such as UBIK and Kneat is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in English and/or German.

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. Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences?