CHI, Global Project Engineer

CHI, Global Project 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.

Join Lonza AG as a Global Project Engineer and play a pivotal role in our ambitious mission to deliver extraordinary solutions. This outstanding opportunity allows you to lead major projects and process improvements from start to finish, aiming to improve plant output, efficiency, and product quality. You will be at the forefront of applying and developing CHI standard technologies, collaborating with in-house and outsourced teams. Apply and expand your local network in automation, robotics, and OT, while driving the implementation of standard methodologies across our global affiliates.

• Complete projects following globally agreed procedures.
• Develop, lead, and track project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure flawless execution.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues to resolve efficient solutions.
• Communicate project progress and status effectively to collaborators, team members, and senior management. Facilitate project meetings to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Manage project change requests and scope changes, maintaining detailed documentation.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to project management standards and methodologies.
• Develop training and mentorship materials to support users and collaborators.
• Maintain strong collaboration with Affiliates, QA, R&D, Global Controls, NEO, and MES teams.
• Build and expand a local network of partners in automation, robotics, and OT.
• Advise management on priority needs for process and project engineering studies and evaluations.

• Master's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in English and the local language.
• Proven skills in project engineering, development, implementation, and communication.
• Highly organized and diligent with an outstanding ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, open to mentorship from senior colleagues.

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.