Job Description

Job Title

Controls Engineer

Location

Greenwood, SC (Hybrid)

The actual location of this job is in Greenwood, SC. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Join Lonza AG as a Controls Engineer and help shape the future of life sciences through cutting-edge automation solutions. This role offers the chance to work on global projects that impact multiple continents, driving innovation and efficiency across our manufacturing sites.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.
• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

What you will do

• Develop, replicate, and support global automation systems across sites in Belgium, France, US, Mexico, China, Japan, and India.
• Apply advanced PLC/SCADA/Simotion expertise to global initiatives, focusing on software development and validation.
• Design and execute test plans to ensure software reliability and compliance.
• Lead commissioning activities and support validation of control systems.
• Collaborate with R&D and production site automation teams to align strategies and solutions.
• Provide accurate time estimates for control software development tasks.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to environmental and health safety initiatives.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree required in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on automation required.
• Strong skills in PLC/SCADA systems and software development processes required.
• Experience with Siemens automation platforms—particularly STL, SCL, FBD, and LAD—is a huge plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team setting.
• Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Open to mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
• Travel < 10 %

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values—Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity—reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.