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As a Controls Engineer based on site in Portsmouth, NH, you will combine your technical automation expertise with hands-on problem solving to support high-tech manufacturing suites, lead system improvements, and keep vital operations running smoothly.\nThis role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis, in line with business needs.\nWhat you will get:\nAn agile career and dynamic working culture.\n\nAn inclusive and ethical workplace.\n\nCompetitive hourly rate / compensation package.\n\nWhat you will do:\nDrive the performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment and process automation systems to ensure seamless production of biopharmaceuticals.\n\nCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Integrated Process Teams (IPT/JPT) and quality operations, as the primary Controls representative.\n\nSupport day-to-day operations by conducting real-time troubleshooting, code reviews, and PI data analyses during business hours and through an on-call rotation.\n\nLead and execute process improvements, technology transfers, and system upgrades on manufacturing automation equipment.\n\nInitiate and manage end-to-end change controls, completing change request lot assessments to directly support batch release.\n\nAuthor and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Functional Specifications, and technical work instructions.\n\nEnsure all engineering and technical work complies strictly with safety protocols, GxP regulations, and required training standards.\n\nWhat we are looking for:\nProven experience in controls engineering, manufacturing automation, or process engineering within a GxP/regulated environment.\n\nDemonstrated expertise in troubleshooting process automation systems, reading/interpreting code, and analyzing plant data using OSIsoft PI Data Historian.\n\nStrong knowledge of change control management processes, quality risk assessments, and batch release support procedures.\n\nSolid understanding of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Functional Specifications in automated manufacturing.\n\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Chemical, Systems) or equivalent practical technical experience.\n\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to represent automation engineering effectively across joint cross-functional teams.\n\nWillingness and capability to participate in an on-call escalation rotation to support site production suites.\n\nAbout Lonza\nAt Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.\nInnovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.\nAs Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.\nReady to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? 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