OT Systems Specialist (Greenwood, SC - Onsite)

Lonza Biologics Porriño SLU; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lonza seeks an OT Systems Specialist in Greenwood, SC, to manage innovative operational technology systems. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least five years of experience in IT and business systems analysis, including skills in SQL and Microsoft Suite. Join us in creating impactful solutions!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in IT application development and support.
• At least 3 years of SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage installation and support of OT systems.
• Collaborate with global teams for flawless operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

SQL

Microsoft Suite

Data importing

Integration tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Management Information Systems

Engineering

Business

Tools

VMware

Job description

OT Systems Specialist (Greenwood, SC - Onsite)

United States, Greenwood (South Carolina)

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 dedicated 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.

Join Lonza AG as an Operational Technology Engineer in Greenwood, SC, collaborating with global teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the installation, configuration, and support of both legacy and future OT systems, including Real Time Location System (RTLS), RFID systems, Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) fleet, and more.
• Act as plant liaison, collaborating optimally with global MES and IT infrastructure groups to ensure flawless operations.
• Design, plan, and coordinate all activities from conception through the entire lifecycle of OT systems.
• Develop and implement guidelines for troubleshooting 24/7 operational systems.
• Ensure compliance with site, local, state, and federal guidelines, prioritizing safety for colleagues, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
• Develop specifications for new or modified systems and support interface development.
• Participate in testing, GMP validation, and the generation of training documents.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of IT application development, business systems analysis, and support experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with SQL and demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Suite.
• Proven track record to make sound business decisions under time constraints in a multifaceted work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across various functions.
• Extensive knowledge in data importing for reporting software, spreadsheets, graphs, and flowcharts.
• Familiarity with IT platforms including VMware and exposure to common integration tools and transactions.
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and in a diverse workforce.
• Willingness to travel as needed (<10%).

Join us in Greenwood, SC, and help us efficiently implement innovative solutions that improve lives around the world!

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 sophisticated 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.