At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
Our vision:
We strive to be the leading supplier using science and technology to improve the quality of life.
Our mission:
We work with passion, using advanced technologies, to transform life science into new possibilities for our customers.
Do you want to help us as we shape the future of this great organization?
Job Description Summary
Controls Engineer, Level 1 – Portsmouth, NH. Lonza Biologics, Inc. seeks
candidate for the position of Controls Engineer, Level 1 to support ongoing
operations through technical assistance as it relates to the manufacturing and
process automation systems. Interested candidates should respond by mail,
referencing the specific job title to: Lonza Biologics Inc., 101 International Dr.,
Portsmouth, NH 03801, Attn: Amanda DeVenne.
Job Description
- Performs all work safely and meets the requisite training requirements
- Develop technical knowledge on process automation system
- Support resolution of process automation and quality issues
- Provide SME support to Manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process automation
- Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and processes
- Assist with tech transfer of new processes into the facility
- Assist with modifying/developing preventative maintenance plans and creating spare parts
- Assist with the planning and execution of plant projects involving process automation changes and process improvements
- Execute commissioning protocols (installation, operation, CIP/SIP, wet testing)
- Own change requests and complete change request tasks to support project completion
- Assist the Quality department with deviation investigations
- Participate in root cause analysis investigations for process automation issues
- Assist with completion of CAPA actions
- Review/revise automation and Manufacturing related SOP’s, work instructions, and maintenance assessments/procedures as a result of CAPA, process automation changes, and error prevention activities.
- Initiate updates to automation documents including engineering and electrical drawings
- Remain up to date on all assigned training activities
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent; BS in Engineering Discipline
- Preferred area of study: Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
- Entry level position to 2 years of experience
- Practical experience in the application of engineering principles to plant systems; Biopharmaceutical/process experience preferred, but not required at this level.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
