Control Systems Engineer

Lonza Group; Greenwood (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An agile career and dynamic working文化

An inclusive and ethical workplace

Compensation programs that recognize高绩

Job summary

Lonza in Greenwood, SC is seeking a control systems engineer to develop and support integrated automation and control software, including testing, validation, and project planning. You will design control systems and modifications from P&IDs and process diagrams while collaborating with a global team.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or robotics with automation focus, strong communication, and Siemens/SCADA proficiency. On-site position with after-hours support on rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering or Robotics with automation focus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage client expectations and project status.
• Know-how to interpret electrical wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot control electrical wiring with safety in mind.
• SDLC knowledge and ability to develop test plans for software quality.
• Ability to estimate software-related project work with some planning.
• Proficiency in Siemens programming; familiarity with SCADA, drives, servo systems, and Windows/MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Designs control systems or modifications based on process diagrams and P&IDs.
• Collaborates with global controls engineering team on development projects and standards.
• Supports, configures and replicates PLC systems, SCADA, drive and servo configurations, and vision systems.
• Maintains software/hardware configuration data, documentation, and revision notes.
• Provides after-hours support on rotating schedule for plant operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical theory

Diagram interpretation

Troubleshooting

SDLC knowledge

Project estimation

Siemens programming

SCADA systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

United States, Greenwood (South Carolina)

Location: Greenwood, SC

This role is primarily based on-site

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

Responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining integrated automation and control systems, including software testing, commissioning, validation support, project planning, and continuous improvement activities.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Designs control systems, or designs modifications to existing control systems based on process diagrams, user requirements, functional requirements, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), machine mechanical drawings.
• Collaborates effectively with global controls engineering team on development projects, standards development, selection and implementation of new technologies and automation systems.
• Supports, configures and replicates (including new releases and patching) PLC systems, SCADA, drive configuration, servo systems, and vision systems.
• Maintains software and hardware global configuration information, technical documentation, software backups, control software revision notes, knowledge base data records, generates FS (Functional Specification)/DS (Design Specification) documentation and supports cGMP validation process.
• Regularly communicates with Control Systems Manager on project progress and potential issues.
• Based on a rotating schedule provides after-hours support for plant operations. Effectively collaborates with plant personnel, provides technical guidance to electronics.

What we are looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics with an emphasis on automation.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage client expectations and effectively communicate project status, obstacles, and opportunities.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit theory, control circuit design, and the ability to interpret electrical wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot control electrical wiring while maintaining personal and team safety.
• Intermediate software engineering knowledge, including software development lifecycle (SDLC), system requirements, and development/execution of test plans to verify software quality and fitness for use.
• Intermediate project management skills with the ability to develop accurate estimates for software-related project work.
• Programming proficiency (Siemens preferred), with a working knowledge of SCADA systems, drives and servo systems, PCs, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and the Windows operating system.
  

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reference: R79510

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.