MES/DeltaV Specialist (m/w/d) (80-100%)

What you will get

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below.

• Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

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.

We are hiring a driven MES/DeltaV Specialist to ensures the functionality of the automated production process (e.g., recipe) in MES/DeltaV during production and cleaning, and immediately intervene with corrective actions in case of deviations.

The role is based in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. This role involves being onsite full time.

What you will do

• Creation, testing, and optimization of the automated production process

• Close collaboration with the responsible plant team (chemist, plant and automation engineer, QA manager, plant supervisor) during the planning phase and production

• Creation and adjustment of recipes in MES

• Participation in risk and process deviation analyses

• Collaboration with other departments to ensure cGMP-compliant documentation

• Continuous improvement of procedures and processes while complying with safety, hygiene, environmental, and quality requirements

• Identification of risks related to safety or compliance/GMP, addressing them with the relevant departments, and contributing to their resolution

Ihre Hauptaufgaben

• Erstellung, Testung und Optimierung des automatisierten Produktionsablaufes

• Enge Zusammenarbeit mit dem zuständigen Anlageteam (Chemiker, Anlage- und Automationsingenieur, QA Manager, Anlagemeister) während der Planungsphase und der Produktion

• Erstellung und Anpassung von Rezepturen im MES

• Teilnahme an Risiko- und Prozessabweichungsanalysen

• Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Abteilungen zur Sicherstellung der cGMP-gerechten Dokumentation

• Durchgängige Verbesserung von Abläufen und Prozessen unter Einhaltung der Sicherheits-, Hygiene-, Umwelt- und Qualitätsanforderungen

• Erkennung von Risiken in Bezug auf Sicherheit oder Compliance/GMP, thematisieren bei den betroffenen Stellen und Mitarbeit bei deren Behebung

What we are looking for

• Bachelor / Master / Degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

• In-depth technical knowledge in CQ and OPs , possibly in the biological, chemical and/or pharmaceutical industry

• Extended EHS knowledge

• Experience with MES/DeltaV

• Solid internal and external collaboration and the ability to lead diverse teams in the successful delivery of projects.

• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in German and English. Alternatively, you are fluent in one of the two languages and willing to learn the other.

Why Lonza ?

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.

Inclusion is one of Lonza’s four core values, alongside integrity, innovation, and initiative. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture. We also recognize the value of every person’s contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs – including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.