Senior Controls Engineer – On-Site Automation Expert

Lonza

Portsmouth (NH)

On-site

Confidential

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Access to cutting-edge technology

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Job summary

Lonza in Portsmouth, NH is seeking a Controls Engineer, Level 3, to sustain and improve manufacturing automation. You will design, program, and troubleshoot instrumentation and automation systems to meet production needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering or CS with 5–10 years of experience, strong PLC/HMI skills (DeltaV, AB, Siemens), SCADA and OSI PI experience, and a solid grounding in cGMP. On-site, collaborative environment, and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science; STEM degree strongly preferred.
5–10 years of related work experience.
Strong PLC programming proficiency (Emerson DeltaV, AB, Siemens).
Experience with SCADA, data historians (OSI PI), and industrial protocols.
Solid understanding of cGMP regulations and GAMP 5 guidelines.
Proven ability to troubleshoot complex automation systems and perform root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to operations for instrumentation and automation systems.
Troubleshoot equipment and processes, perform root cause analyses, and resolve issues.
Initiate/change controls and participate in the change control process.
Support tech transfer, projects, and process improvements as needed.
Ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with training requirements.