Experienced Automation Engineer

Lonza

US - Bend, OR💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support 24/7 operation of GMP process and facility equipment to ensure maximum uptime in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Role type

Experienced Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)

Builds

Automation systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations

Domain

Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

Industrial automation and controls, Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI development, FactoryTalk systems, SCADA, Building Automation Systems, network infrastructure, troubleshooting, safety practices

Preferred skills

Regulated industry experience (biotech/pharmaceuticals), mentoring

Technologies

Allen Bradley PLCs, FactoryTalk, SCADA

Responsibilities

Support 24/7 operation of GMP process and facility equipment, Lead troubleshooting and resolve automation system issues, Manage vendors and suppliers for automation system implementation, Develop and maintain specifications and documentation, Collaborate with IT/OT teams, Mentor junior engineers and technicians, Drive improvements through hardware/software upgrades

Seniority

Experienced, hands-on IC

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About 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.