Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, or related field.
Experience in process engineering or technical operations within a regulated environment.
Knowledge of process improvement and equipment commissioning.
Ability to analyze technical data and solve complex operational challenges.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
Understanding of automation systems and manufacturing technologies.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Apply engineering principles to optimize manufacturing operations.
Lead commissioning and start-up activities for equipment.
Identify and resolve process and control system issues.
Partner with teams to enhance yield and operational performance.
Analyze process data and implement corrective actions.
Author technical documentation and ensure compliance.
Train and mentor colleagues to share expertise.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Inclusive and ethical workplace valuing collaboration.
Day-one medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
401(k) plan with a 100% company match up to 6% and additional contributions.
Participation in a bonus program recognizing performance.
Opportunity to impact the production of life-changing therapies.
Full Job Description
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.
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.
