Senior Automation Engineer

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Bend, OR, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Pharmaceutical
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization.
The Role
Lead design, implementation, and support of MES, DCS, and SCADA systems in a cGMP pharmaceutical environment. Manage projects from concept through validation, integrate Rockwell control systems with enterprise platforms, mentor automation staff, and ensure compliant, scalable automation solutions.
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The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

 

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 you to be part of.

You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and supporting MES, DCS, and SCADA solutions in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, IT, and validation partners to deliver reliable, compliant, and scalable automation systems that support site operations and long‑term digital transformation.

What you will get:

  • An agile career and dynamic working culture.
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace.
  • Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.

What you will do:

  • Lead MES, DCS, and SCADA projects from concept through validation within a cGMP environment.
  • Develop project charters, requirements, and schedules with cross‑functional partners.
  • Build and mentor a high‑performing automation team that delivers strong execution.
  • Integrate Rockwell‑based control systems with enterprise platforms to ensure data integrity.
  • Manage project scope, risk, cost, and change control using defined governance processes.
  • Prepare and present Capital Approval Requests (CARs) to leadership stakeholders.
  • Communicate progress, escalate issues, and collaborate with teams to maintain project alignment.

What we are looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Chemical Engineering, or related field; or applicable experience.
  • 8+ years of automation experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
  • Expertise with Rockwell platforms and SCADA system integration.
  • Proven experience implementing or upgrading MES systems in pharmaceutical settings.
  • Strong understanding of PLC, DCS, SCADA, and MES architecture and connectivity.
  • Experience supporting validation and working within cGMP requirements.
  • Clear communicator who models safe behaviors and high quality standards.

Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Top Skills

Dcs
Mes
Plc
Rockwell
Scada
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The Company
HQ: Basel
0 Employees
Year Founded: 1897

What We Do

At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.

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