Senior CQV Engineer

About the role

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula for how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together to devise ideas that help businesses improve people's lives. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

The actual location of this role is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. This is a fully site-based position where in-person collaboration supports the technical precision and teamwork required to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get

• An agile career with opportunities for growth and development.
• An inclusive, ethical, and collaborative workplace.
• Competitive compensation and a performance-based bonus program.
• Day-one medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% of salary, plus an additional company contribution.
• Exposure to advanced biomanufacturing technologies and projects.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the production of life-changing therapies.

What you will do

• Lead engineering activities supporting research, operations, facilities, and capital projects.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems while driving continuous improvements.
• Design, improve, commission, and qualify manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures.
• Support change controls, validation activities, and compliance with GMP requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess risks and improve system reliability and performance.
• Support manufacturing operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and validation principles.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating across teams and mentoring others.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Additional information

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone's ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that's the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. If you're ready to help turn our customers' breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

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