Calibration Engineer

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.

Job Summary

The Calibration Engineer is responsible for the technical content of the Lonza Portsmouth calibration program.  This position is the site technical expert for instrumentation setting long term strategic vision for the team.  The Calibration Engineer has authority over calibration procedures, methods, execution, and training program content.  Responsibilities include supporting site quality needs, KPI identification, KPI monitoring, validation support, engineering support, and strategic direction of the Portsmouth calibration program.

This position requires full time presence at our Portsmouth, NH location. 

What you will get

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Career development and internal mobility

• Supportive, inclusive team culture

• Access to cutting-edge tools and tech

• Commitment to wellbeing and safety

• Training and mentorship programs

• Recognition for your contributions

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and document ownership of calibration procedures

• Support audits and quality reviews

• Ensure compliance with FDA Article 21

• Provides guidance to the engineering team on instrument selection and procedures

• Train technicians on SOPs and work instructions

• Align with Lonza Global calibration standards

• Manage and review calibration data in CMMS

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering

• 0–4 years in biotech calibration or instrumentation

• Strong troubleshooting and drawing interpretation skills

• Critical thinking and mentoring ability

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Trackwise, CMX, SAP

• Ability to follow SOPs consistently

• Experience with Vault, Delta V, and BAS software

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.