DeltaV Engineer (EI&C)

Shape the future of biotech manufacturing at our Visp site by designing and optimizing cutting-edge Emerson DeltaV automation solutions for major capital expansion projects.

Fully site‑based roles

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

What you will do:

• Design, configure, and implement Emerson DeltaV automation solutions for high-impact pharmaceutical and biotech CAPEX projects at Visp.

• Configure DeltaV control modules, equipment modules, phases, recipes, graphics, alarms, and system interfaces following established company standards.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including process engineering, IT/OT, validation, and operations to deliver fit-for-purpose automation systems.

• Develop and maintain GxP-compliant automation documentation, including functional design specifications, test protocols, and validation records.

• Support system architecture design, hardware configuration, network integration, and third-party system interface development.

• Troubleshoot automation, hardware, software, and communication issues during project execution, startup, and operational support.

• Participate in change control, deviation investigations, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

• Hands-on experience configuring and administering Emerson DeltaV automation systems within pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or industrial manufacturing environments.

• Strong understanding of process control design, instrumentation, and industrial automation architectures.

• Working knowledge of GxP, GAMP5, and computerized system validation (CSV) within regulated environments.

• Practical experience or strong familiarity with CAPEX project execution, system integration, and commissioning processes.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills and a root-cause-analysis mindset for complex automation systems.

• Professional fluency in German and/or English.

About Lonza 

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of. Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role. Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.