Automation Engineer II

Lonza America•Portsmouth, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineer II / Control Engineer II supports manufacturing operations by providing technical assistance related to manufacturing and process automation systems. The role serves as a technical resource for operations customers, helping ensure instrumentation and automation systems are designed and operating to meet production needs. The position supports maintenance and ongoing operations, including updating and retooling systems and onboarding new skidded equipment. Automation validation experience is ideal but is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in an applicable engineering field or Computer Science.
5–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech or equivalent industrial automation.
Experience with cGMP compliance and documentation.
Experience with DeltaV, DeltaV Batch, DeltaV DCS, DeltaV Operate, and Emerson DeltaV.
Experience with Kneat.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to think critically and logically.
Ability to support an on-call rotation.

Nice To Haves

Automation validation experience.

Responsibilities

Develop technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment and process automation systems.
Assist with tech transfer, projects, and process improvements as needed.
Support resolution of equipment breakdowns and quality issues in the suites.
Troubleshoot and conduct technical analyses of manufacturing equipment and process automation systems, including PI data analysis and code review or troubleshooting, during normal business hours and as part of an on-call rotation.
Perform all work safely and meet requisite training requirements.
Participate in IPT/JPT and other meetings as the Controls representative.
Initiate change controls and participate in all aspects of the change control process.
Complete change request lot assessments to support lot release.
Review SOPs, Functional Specifications, and work instructions.
Remain up to date on assigned training activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.