Equipment Maintenance Technician

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.

The Equipment Maintenance Technician I supports the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of production and packaging equipment at a regulated pharmaceutical oral solid dose (OSD) manufacturing site. This hands-on role is responsible for preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, equipment troubleshooting, and mechanical/electrical support on a wide range of machinery including tablet presses, capsule fillers, coating systems, cartoners, and conveyors. Technicians ensure equipment reliability and readiness to meet production schedules and quality expectations. 

Key Accountabilities 

• Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting  

• Conduct basic mechanical tasks such as belt changes, lubrication, part replacements, and minor adjustments. 

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults using meters, diagrams, and OEM manuals. 

• Mechanical Systems Support 

• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, cams, bearings, conveyors, actuators, and mechanical drives. 

• Complete assigned preventive maintenance (PM), repairs, and service requests using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 

• Document all work performed with clear, accurate, and traceable entries, in alignment with Good Documentation Practices (GDP). 

• Maintain flexibility and readiness to assist wherever needed to meet site performance, quality, or compliance requirements. 

Functional Competencies 

• Basic mechanical aptitude and safe work habits in a GMP manufacturing environment. 

• Follows SOPs, batch records, and lockout/tagout procedures under supervision. 

• Documents work performed accurately in the CMMS with support. 

• Reads and understands basic mechanical drawings and work instructions. 

• Supports changeover and cleaning tasks on automated equipment with minimal disruption to production. 

Requirements 

• HS Diploma or GED 

Preferred; Trade school, technical training, or related internship experience 

• 0-2 years of relevant maintenance experience 

Preferred; Pharma or GMP-regulated maintenance experience

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or maneuver tools, equipment, and parts up to 25lbs. 

• Must follow safe work practices including lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and electrical safety procedures. 

• After-hours, weekend, or on-call support may be required for equipment troubleshooting, planned maintenance, shutdowns, or calibration activities. 

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, bending, kneeling, climbing, and standing for extended periods as required by role and assigned work. 

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.