Senior Instrumentation Technician

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.

The primary responsibility of Instrument Services is to maximize equipment availability for processing by safely maintaining equipment and instrumentation through Calibration, Preventive and Corrective maintenance. 

In support of these activities, Instrument Services provides personnel 24/hours/day, 7 days per week for calibration, maintenance, discrepancy response, contractor oversight, vendor resource management, project support and training. 

All Instrument Services Technicians are trained to perform calibration and maintenance in the primary manufacturing support areas and Materials Management, Quality Control Labs, and Utility Operations.   

Shifts: Front Nights  - Sunday through Tuesday, 6:00pm to 6:30 am

Every other Saturday night 6pm-6:30 am

Key responsibilities:

• Programming/configuration of microprocessor-based equipment {PLCs, DCS, smart devices, etc.) Exhibit detail-oriented documentation skills to ensure Right-First-Time operations.

• Escalate process issues as necessary to ensure resolution of issue.

• Comply with cGMP, SOP and manufacturing documentation.

• Timely completion of tasks and work orders with appropriate documentation according to standard operating procedures, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies.

• Safe operation of tools and shop equipment, and safe execution of work in the field.

• Computer skill level appropriate to navigate and use corporate intranet and related applications, CMMS/CCMS, and standard word processing and spreadsheet programs.

• Cross functional interaction with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, Engineering, and other departments to ensure satisfactory performance of instruments and systems.

• Assistance with systems start-up and validation.

• Collection and organization of technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipment users, and engineering personnel.

• Assistance with identification, Purchase and organization of spare parts.

• Installation, Troubleshooting and modification of process control instruments or systems, laboratory instruments and analyzers, and support utilities.

• Train other technicians in group and individual settings.

• Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Drawings.

• Evaluate, review Standard Operating Procedures content and red line where appropriate.

Key requirements :

• High School Diploma.

• 5–6 years of relevant experience.

• 4 years in manufacturing process instrumentation, control systems, or analytical instrumentation preferred.

• Strong understanding of industrial process instrumentation principles and systems.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with reasonable accommodations.

• Valid driver’s license.

We recognize that attracting, developing and retaining the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.  As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract the best candidates.  As required by law in this state, the quoted salary range for this position is $71,000 to $113,000.  We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities; while also allowing for differentiation on performance based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at the company between the lower and the middle part of the applicable range. We tailor our offers within the range based on job-related factors, including organizational needs, internal equity, market data, geographic area and the selected candidate’s experience, education, industry knowledge, location, technical and/or communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. This range is only inclusive of base salary, and base pay is just one component of Lonza’s total compensation package for employees. Full-time employees are eligible to receive a performance-related bonus, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

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.