Sr. Automation Lead Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

Location:

Bend, Oregon
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

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 our Bend site as a Senior Automation Engineer and play a key role in supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations through innovative automation solutions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system reliability and drive continuous improvement.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• The full list of our global benefits can be found at

What you will do

• Support 24/7 operation of GMP process and facility equipment to ensure maximum uptime
• Lead troubleshooting and resolve automation system issues
• Manage vendors and suppliers for automation system implementation and support
• Develop and maintain specifications and documentation for automation systems
• Collaborate with IT/OT teams to ensure secure and reliable infrastructure
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Drive improvements in automation systems through hardware/software upgrades

What we are looking for

• Associate’s Degree (minimum) or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• Experience with industrial automation and controls in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMI development, and Factory Talk systems
• Knowledge of SCADA, Building Automation Systems, and network infrastructure
• Ability to support manufacturing operations on an on-call rotation
• Strong troubleshooting skills and understanding of safety practices
• Experience in regulated industries such as biotech or pharmaceuticals preferred

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.