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Lonza

Experienced Automation Engineer

bend, or, OR

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About this opportunity

Lonza lists this Experienced Automation Engineer opportunity in bend, or, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

The actual location of this job is in Bend, OR (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 to be part of.

Join our Bend site as an experienced Automation Engineer and play a key role in supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations through innovative automation solutions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and drive continuous improvement.

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

The full list of our global benefits can be found at lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

Support 24/7 operation of GMP process and facility equipment to ensure maximum uptime

Lead troubleshooting and resolve automation system issues

Manage vendors and suppliers for automation system implementation and support

Develop and maintain specifications and documentation for automation systems

Collaborate with IT/OT teams to ensure secure and reliable infrastructure

Mentor junior engineers and technicians

Drive improvements in automation systems through hardware/software upgrades

What we are looking for:

Associate’s Degree (minimum) or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Experience with industrial automation and controls in a manufacturing environment

Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and FactoryTalk systems

Knowledge of SCADA, Building Automation Systems, and network infrastructure

Ability to support manufacturing operations on an on-call rotation

Strong troubleshooting skills and understanding of safety practices

Experience in regulated industries such as biotech or pharmaceuticals preferred

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 complex 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.

Worksite address

bend, or, OR, 97703, US

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