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.

Join Lonza AG as a Global Controls Engineer- Automation and be part of an exceptionally dedicated team that drives world-class innovations in life sciences! This is an ambitious opportunity located in Greenwood, SC, USA, where you will contribute to our ongoing growth by developing and supporting global automation systems. Your expertise will craft the future of automation across multiple continents.

Key responsibilities:

Develop, replicate, modify, and support global automation systems in Belgium, France, US, Mexico, China, Japan, and India.
Apply sophisticated PLC/SCADA/Simotion proficiencies to global initiatives, with a focus on the software development process.
Build test plans to verify the fitness of software for use.
Carry out commissioning and support validation of control systems.
Develop accurate time estimates for control software development tasks.
Act as a liaison between R&D and production site automation (control systems) engineers/maintenance.
Help management encourage colleagues to actively contribute to environmental and health safety initiatives.
Design modifications to existing automation systems based on process diagrams, user requirements, functional requirements, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), and machine mechanical drawings.

Key requirements:

Bachelor's degree required; Master of Science degree preferred.
Experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Robotics, with an emphasis on automation.
Proficiency in English and Spanish.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment; open to mentorship from senior colleagues.
Strong project development, implementation, and communication skills.
Highly organized and diligent.
Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in a manufacturing environment.

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.