Own and support pharmaceutical process equipment in a GMP manufacturing environment, including spray dryers and solid dosage systems.
Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing, quality, and reliability teams.
Troubleshoot mechanical, process, automation, and electrical issues using structured problem-solving methods.
Act as a subject matter expert for equipment performance, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
Support capital projects from design through commissioning and qualification.
Partner with teams to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and maintainability.
Ensure equipment meets safety, regulatory, and GMP compliance standards.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED required; an engineering degree is preferred.
Experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing is preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving skills using root cause analysis and structured troubleshooting.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams.
Ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, and productivity priorities.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents.
Lonza Bend is seeking a System Engineer. In this role, you will provide technical ownership of critical manufacturing equipment, supporting safe, reliable, and high-quality pharmaceutical production while improving overall equipment performance.
This is a 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 and dynamic working culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Opportunities to grow your technical expertise and influence manufacturing performance.
Collaboration with experienced, cross-functional engineering teams.
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