Manage and direct project teams with responsibility for multiple automation projects focusing on design, software configuration and coding, DCS or SCADA/PLC hardware specification as well as specification and selection of instrumentation and control panel design.
Responsible for delivery of Automation scope under CAPEX projects owning scope, cost and schedule management.
Design, development and rollout of Automation standards that maximize the value from leveraging the use existing Lonza best practice.
General management and oversight to the software documentation effort as well as assist with development of project schedule and then assure that software development, hardware purchase and install, and validation efforts adhere to plan.
Construction, commissioning, startup activities.
Responsible for all controlled engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle and provide technical input in support of equipment procurement, bid package preparation, bid evaluation, and vendor selection.
Project Close-out activities involving completion of technical close-out reports and summary of assets in accordance with Lonza financial recognition requirements.

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree preferred.
Extensive experience in project engineering and management within the chemical, biochemical, and life sciences industries.
8+ years of experience with design and operation of Biopharmaceutical facilities, both manufacturing and support systems (cGMP manufacturing, pilot plant & laboratories).
8 years of experience with control systems (PLC, DCS, MES) desirable.
6 years of practical experience in the management and coordination of engineering & construction management consultants, equipment vendors and contractors.
Strong understanding of the fundamentals of large-scale commercial mammalian cell culture processing and aseptic filling desirable.
Strong communication and project management skills to coordinate and manage the activities of internal Lonza staff, consultants, vendors and contractors to meet scope, schedule, budget, safety and quality requirements of assigned Capital projects.
Ability to travel frequently to project sites domestically and internationally. Passport required.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, keeping track of costs and schedule, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Associate Director, Automation Engineering

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