The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon, USA. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Join Lonza as a Site Process Engineer and play a key role in supporting the manufacture of life-changing therapies. In this position, you will help optimize manufacturing processes, drive operational improvements, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for our customers and patients.
This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
What you will get- An agile career with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- An inclusive and ethical workplace that values collaboration and new ideas.
- Competitive compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- Day-one medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
- A 401(k) plan with a 100% company match up to 6% of eligible pay, plus an additional company contribution.
- Participation in the Lonza bonus program, rewarding company and individual performance.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the production of life-changing therapies.
What you will do - Apply engineering principles to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Lead equipment commissioning, start-up activities, and process troubleshooting.
- Identify and resolve process, mechanical, and control system issues.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve yield, quality, and operational performance.
- Analyze process data, perform root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
- Author technical documentation and support compliance, quality, and risk management activities.
- Train and mentor colleagues while sharing technical expertise across the site.
What we are looking for - Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience in process engineering, Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT), technical operations, or a related field within a regulated environment.
- Knowledge of process improvement, equipment commissioning, technology transfer, or manufacturing support activities.
- Experience analyzing technical data and solving complex operational challenges.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams.
- Understanding of automation systems, process controls, or manufacturing technologies.
- A commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
