Lonza MSP US
Associate Mechanical Engineer
Shift Availability
There are 2 Day Shift roles remaining:
Front Day Shift: Sunday – Wednesday (Wednesday is the rotating 3-4-3 day)
Back Day Shift: Wednesday – Saturday (Wednesday is the rotating 3-4-3 day)
About Lonza
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. 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.
Role Overview
The primary responsibility of a Process Mechanic is to maximize equipment availability for processing by safely maintaining equipment through Preventive and Corrective maintenance and repairs.
To support these activities, Process Maintenance provides personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for maintenance, discrepancy response, contractor oversight, vendor resource management, project support, and training. All Process Mechanics are trained to perform routine maintenance in primary manufacturing support areas, Materials Management, Quality Control Labs, and Utility Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repair: Repair and repetitive maintenance of valves, centrifuges, pumps, autoclaves, washers, tanks, and associated piping. Rebuild pumps, valves, bearing assemblies, and mechanical seals.
Safety & Compliance: Comply with cGMP, SOP, and manufacturing documentation. Comply with all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) policies. Perform safety inspections of rigging and fall protection equipment.
Field Operations: Safe operation of tools and shop equipment, and safe execution of work in the field. Perform confined space entries and work at heights to access valves and lockout points.
Documentation: Exhibit detail-oriented documentation skills to ensure Right-First-Time operations. Ensure timely completion of tasks and work orders with appropriate documentation according to standard operating procedures, applicable standards, guidelines, practices, and policies.
Technical Skills: Read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID). Evaluate/review Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) content and red-line where appropriate. Collection and organization of technical data from equipment manufacturers, equipment users, and engineering personnel.
Collaboration & Communication: Cross-functional interaction with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, Engineering, and other departments to ensure satisfactory performance of equipment and systems. Escalate process issues as necessary to ensure resolution.
Support & Training: Assist with systems start-up and validation. Assist with the identification, purchase, and organization of spare parts. Train other mechanics in group and individual settings.
Digital Tools: Computer skill level appropriate to navigate and use corporate intranet and related applications, CMMS, and standard word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Key Requirements
Education: High School Diploma.
Experience: 5–6 years of relevant experience.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial process maintenance and systems.
Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with reasonable accommodations.
License: Valid driver’s license.