Senior Manager of Global Automation Technology at Lonza, a life sciences leader. Leading automation standards across manufacturing network with technical expertise and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Define and develop global automation standards and reference architectures for control systems, SCADA, and data infrastructure
Harmonize site-specific standards and align best practices with global strategies
Establish governance processes for lifecycle, versioning, and compliance of automation standards
Introduce emerging technologies like MTP, OPC UA, Unified Namespace, and edge computing to enhance scalability and interoperability
Explore AI and machine learning applications for predictive operations and anomaly detection
Lead pilot projects and proof-of-concepts to validate new technologies and standards
Create technical documentation, playbooks, and training programs to support global teams
Partner with site teams to assess current architectures and align with future-state standards
Collaborate with Engineering, IT, Quality, and Operations to ensure compliance and performance
Provide expert consulting during system design, vendor selection, and deployment
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Bioengineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Relevant experience in industrial automation within regulated manufacturing environments
Expertise in control systems such as Emerson DeltaV, Siemens PCS 7, Rockwell, PLCs and SCADA/HMI platforms like Aveva, Ignition, FactoryTalk
Strong understanding of automation infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, and high-availability systems
Experience with data historians (e.g., Aveva PI) and data operations technologies like MQTT and Unified Namespace
Experience leading project teams and reporting to senior leadership
Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset
Willingness to travel globally (approx. 25%)
Benefits
An agile career and a dynamic work culture
Opportunities to lead global initiatives and shape automation strategy across Lonza’s manufacturing network
An inclusive and ethical workplace
Compensation programs that recognize high performance
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