CQV Engineer (Orca)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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.

As a CQV Specialist (m/f/d) in Visp, Switzerland, you are responsible for the qualification and validation of process engineering equipment and facilities. You are responsible for the professional planning and implementation of qualification and validation activities resulting from projects and system adjustments during the system life cycle. You make a significant contribution to the ongoing optimization of processes, systems and internal procedures. You are jointly responsible for ensuring that the plant personnel and the engineering groups have the necessary technical knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creation of commissioning and qualification documents for new plants

• Coordinate conversion, expansion, and new construction projects, including PQs on critical systems

• Provide SLC support for all systems post-implementation

• Supervise deviations and changes (GEP and GMP) as well as CAPAs

• Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers and suppliers

• Present qualification documents during audits and inspections

Key requirements:

• Graduate from a technical school (HF), university of applied sciences (FH), or hold a university degree or equivalent work experience

• Proven experience in a regulated GMP environment related to commissioning, qualification, and validation of equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, clean media, rooms, and process engineering equipment

• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of COMOS, DMS, Kneat, TrackWise, and SAP is advantageous

• Proficient in German (written and spoken) and/or English (written and spoken)

• Ability to work independently and flexibly, with a structured, focused, and well-organized approach

• Strong communication skills, open to new ideas, agile, and proactive

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.