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In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:\nPerformance-related bonus\nMedical, dental and vision insurance\n401(k) matching plan\nLife insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance\nEmployee assistance programs\nPaid Time Off\nWhat you will do\nDeliver robust automation support for site-wide projects in alignment with CCP1 and CCP2 roadmaps to ensure a reliable quality supply and operational excellence.\nMaintain, troubleshoot, and optimize critical CCP1/CCP2 automation systems, including MCS, DCS, PLC, and Vendor Supplied Controller (VSC) platforms, to guarantee they remain in a qualified state.\nSupport Make Assess Release (MAR) activities, capital project execution, and technology transfers from initial design through commissioning and validation.\nPartner with cross-functional teams-including manufacturing, engineering, process science, validation, and QA-to engineer and implement \"right-the-first-time\" automation solutions.\nCollaborate with project leads to develop, review, and approve scope definitions, system requirements, control designs, technical drawings, and Change Control assessments.\nPerform off-line and on-line coding, debugging, comprehensive startup testing, peer reviews, and software change approvals for seamless system performance.\nProvide dedicated troubleshooting and to resolve manufacturing discrepancies, mitigate software issues, and implement corrective action plans\nWhat we are looking for\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.\nEffective communication to engage and collaborate at all operational levels.\nHigh adaptability to changing operational conditions and requirements, with a proven ability to prioritize and manage key deliverables effectively.\nProvide robust automation support for the testing, startup, commissioning, and validation of system changes and projects, including Change Control assessments and record ownership.\nSupport ongoing manufacturing by evaluating discrepancies, taking authorized additional actions, providing technical input for investigations, and implementing corrective action plans.\nMaintain and troubleshoot plant control systems-including PLCs, DCS, and field I/O devices-to ensure reliable process automation and minimize equipment downtime.\nAbout Lonza\nAt Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. 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