Operational Technology Integration Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working culture

Inclusive and ethical workplace

Job summary

Lonza is seeking a seasoned OT Integration leader to connect plant-floor automation with the Operations Data Hub in Basel. The role emphasizes hands-on configuration of OT interfaces and cross-site collaboration to ensure production-grade data flows.

You will mentor teams, drive standardization, and shape rollout blueprints while operating on-site with some remote flexibility. Fluency in English and GMP awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in OT integration and digital manufacturing architectures.
• Experience with GMP environments and data integrity standards.
• Strong collaborative leadership and cross-functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive core data integration strategy connecting plant-floor automation to Lonza's ODH.
• Lead matrixed execution across site automation teams, global engineering, integrators, and vendors.
• Deliver production-grade integrations across DeltaV DCS, Syncade MES, AVEVA PI Historian and LIMS.
• Configure Ignition, HiveMQ, MQTT brokers and OT data interfaces.
• Own source-to-target mapping for batches, materials, equipment, and recipes.
• Mentor resources and establish reusable OT integration standards and DevSecOps release patterns.
• Lead OT connectivity assessments to shape future global rollout blueprints.

Skills

OT integration

Digital manufacturing

Leadership

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Automation Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Systems Engineering / Computer Science or related field

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Syncade MES

AVEVA PI Historian

Ignition

MQTT / HiveMQ brokers

UDTs / OT data interfaces

ISA-88 / ISA-95

Job description

Connecting plant-floor automation with enterprise data platforms to power the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, this role leads the OT integration for the flagship Operations Data Hub Phase 1 in Basel.

This role is primarily based on site in Basel. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely/and other sites. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with business needs.

What you will get:

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

What you will do:

• Drive the core data integration strategy that connects plant-floor automation directly into Lonza's Operations Data Hub (ODH).
• Lead matrixed execution across site automation teams, global engineering, system integrators, and vendors such as Emerson.
• Deliver production-grade integrations across DeltaV DCS, Syncade MES, AVEVA PI Historian, and LIMS environments.
• Direct the technical configuration of Ignition, HiveMQ, MQTT brokers, UDTs, and OT data interfaces.
• Own source-to-target mapping for complex manufacturing context including batches, materials, equipment, and recipes.
• Mentor project resources and establish reusable, version-controlled OT integration standards and DevSecOps release patterns.
• Lead OT connectivity assessments within the Cross-Platform Network Assessment to shape future global rollout blueprints.

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in Operational Technology (OT) integration and digital manufacturing architectures.
• Proven technical mastery of industrial control systems including DeltaV DCS, Syncade MES, and AVEVA PI Historian.
• Hands-on expertise with industrial data platforms, edge architectures, MQTT, HiveMQ brokers, and Ignition configurations.
• Strong knowledge of ISA-88 / ISA-95 standards, data mapping, and bridging OT/IT boundary systems.
• Demonstrated experience working within regulated GMP environments, applying CSV/CSA and data integrity standards.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Excellent collaborative leadership skills with business fluent English communication.

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.