Lonza America Inc

Plant Engineer

Lonza America Inc • $80K — $95K *
Portsmouth, NH 03801In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline required.
  • Preferred study in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Practical experience applying engineering principles to plant systems.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

  • Develop expertise in manufacturing equipment and processes; troubleshoot breakdowns and quality issues.
  • Perform troubleshooting and analyses including PI data review and flow path evaluations.
  • Assist with tech transfer of new processes and update maintenance plans.
  • Support planning and implementation of equipment changes and process improvements.
  • Participate in deviation investigations and root cause analyses.
  • Review and update SOPs, work instructions, and engineering documents.
  • Maintain compliance with all training requirements and monitor completion.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading biopharmaceutical environment.
  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing systems.
  • Engage in professional development through compliance training systems.
  • Collaborative work culture focused on innovation and efficiency.
  • Direct involvement in engineering projects that impact production.
Full Job Description
Plant Engineer

Location: On-site, Portsmouth, NH.

The Plant Engineer supports ongoing Lonza operations by providing technical assistance as it relates to manufacturing and process systems. The role acts as a technical resource to operations customers to ensure that equipment and facilities are designed, operated, and maintained to meet production needs. Responsibilities of the role include implementation of engineering projects to support manufacturing requirements.

What you will do:
  • Manufacturing Support - Develop expertise in manufacturing equipment and processes; troubleshoot major breakdowns and quality issues; provide SME support for equipment design and operation.
  • Technical Analysis - Perform troubleshooting and analyses such as PI data review, CIP/SIP circuit checks, MOC and flow path evaluations.
  • Process Integration - Assist with tech transfer of new processes, update preventive maintenance plans, and manage spare parts inventory.
  • Project Execution - Support planning and implementation of equipment changes and process improvements; execute commissioning protocols and manage change requests.
  • Quality & Compliance - Participate in deviation investigations, root cause analyses (RCAs), and complete CAPA actions to ensure compliance.
  • Documentation - Review and update SOPs, work instructions, batch records, and engineering documents; author commissioning protocols.
  • Training & Systems - Maintain compliance with all training requirements (SAP Learning Portal, ComplianceWire, iComply, QSMRT) and ensure no overdue tasks.


What we are looking for:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline is required.
  • Preferred area of study: Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 2-5 years of experience.
  • Practical experience in the application of engineering principles to plant systems; Biopharmaceutical/process experience preferred but not required at this level.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.


Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Learn more about Lonza America Inc
Size
16,218 employees
Industry
Business Services
NASDAQ
LZAGY
* Ladders Estimates

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