Experienced Mechanical Engineer

Location: Bend, OR. This is an on-site position.

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.

Lonza Pharma & Biotech is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team in Bend, OR. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to life-saving drug development through innovative equipment design and collaboration.

What you will get: 

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• The full list of our global benefits can be also found on https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and modify pharmaceutical processing equipment in collaboration with engineers, scientists and end users.
• Support GMP operations and R&D activities through equipment design, fabrication and installation.
• Coordinate project schedules to ensure timely and safe delivery.
• Assist in installation and troubleshooting of facility systems.
• Develop system P&IDs with cross-functional teams.
• Document systems and components to meet GMP standards.
• Maintain CAD data using SolidWorks PDM Professional.
• Support the operation of the Mechanical Engineering and Fabrication department.

Key Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Experience with GMP standards and hygienic equipment design.
• Strong mechanical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing and fabrication is a plus.

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.