Data Engineer – Process Analytics & Data Intelligence 80-100% (m/f/d) — Lonza
- Location
- Visp
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed
Within the Process Analytics & Data Intelligence (PADI) team, embedded directly in Operations, we build production-ready data infrastructure that connects process, execution, and development data into a coherent and trusted foundation used daily by MSAT, Process Development, Operations, and global data teams.
We are looking for a Data Engineer – Process Analytics & Data Intelligence in Visp to design, build, and operate this data foundation and support reliable, scalable use of operational data across teams
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed
- Within the Process Analytics & Data Intelligence (PADI) team, embedded directly in Operations, we build production-ready data infrastructure that connects process, execution, and development data into a coherent and trusted foundation used daily by MSAT, Process Development, Operations, and global data teams.
Application process
- now.
- Lonza is a global leader in pharma and biotech manufacturing.
- The company operates major production facilities in Visp (Valais), Basel, and Stein (Aargau), Switzerland.
Company and context
- Work closely with MSAT, Process Development, Automation, QA, IT and global data teams to align data models, definitions and integration patterns across the organization.
- Continuously improve pipeline performance, robustness and maintainability in line with operational priorities. What we are looking for:
- Proven experience building, operating, and optimizing production-grade data pipelines in manufacturing, industrial, or operational environments.
- Strong SQL expertise with the ability to design efficient data models and optimize queries for high-volume operational workloads.
- Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT pipeline development and integration of process, execution, and operational data sources.
- Practical knowledge of OT systems, including MES, PI Historian, instrument data, or similar industrial data platforms.
- Solid understanding of data quality, lineage, traceability, governance, and compliance, ideally within GxP-regulated environments.
- Experience with Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake/Blob Storage, Git-based version control, and cloud-native data architectures.
- Background in biopharma, life sciences, manufacturing, or operations data, with the ability to translate complex operational processes into scalable data solutions. About Lonza:
- At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength.
Additional details
- Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
- Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on 9cd58bc563c44174b5a4f5fedd506597
- Continuously improve pipeline performance, robustness and maintainability in line with operational priorities. What we are looking for:
- Background in biopharma, life sciences, manufacturing, or operations data, with the ability to translate complex operational processes into scalable data solutions.
Notes and original content
- What you’ll get:
- What You Will Do:
- Continuously improve pipeline performance, robustness and maintainability in line with operational priorities.
- What we are looking for:
- About Lonza:
Questions about this listing
What salary does Lonza offer for this role?
Lonza lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Visp. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Lonza offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Lonza during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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