What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technical Manager position at Lonza?
Job Description
At Lonza, we believe that our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together to devise ideas that help businesses improve people's lives. We offer a dynamic work environment where individuals can own their careers and genuinely make a difference.
We are a global leader in life sciences, operating across five continents, and we are on an ambitious journey of growth and innovation. Our new opportunity for an Automation Technical Manager in Vacaville, CA, is crucial in driving the technical design, development, and rollout of automation solutions for large capital projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deliver automation solutions for CAPEX projects, ensuring flawless scope, cost, and schedule management.
- Implement and improve the value of Lonza's existing automation standards and practices.
- Coordinate software documentation efforts and assist in project schedule development, ensuring timely completion of software, hardware, and validation tasks.
- Manage technical staff in software configuration, coding, hardware specification, and control panel design, preferably using Rockwell or Honeywell systems.
- Supervise external engineering contractors and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support automation during FATs and SATs, ensuring software consistency and revision control.
- Troubleshoot startup activities and ensure accurate, complete Engineering Turnover Packages.
- Provide routine project management updates and technical input for equipment procurement and vendor selection.
- Promote strategic technical developments in the Pharma/biotech industry.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering or equivalent experience.
- Certified Automation Professional (CAP) preferred.
- Proven experience in biopharmaceutical facility design and operation with strong understanding of commercial mammalian cell culture processing and aseptic filling.
- Expertise in control systems (PLC, DCS, Loop controllers) and project management.
- Familiarity with ASME Bioprocess Equipment standards, CIP, and SIP design.
- Experience with large-scale PCS, SCADA/PLC systems, historians (preferably OSIsoft PI), and MES integration with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
- Knowledge of PCS, MES network architecture, and system hardware design.
