Experienced Automation Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
The actual location of this job is in Bend, OR (USA). 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 an experienced 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 lonza.com/careers/benefits
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 FactoryTalk 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.