Plant 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 you to be part of!

Overview/Role Purpose:

The Plant Engineer role supports ongoing operations at the Portsmouth, NH site through technical assistance as it relates to manufacturing and process systems.  The focus of the role is on ensuring manufacturing equipment and facilities are operating as intended to meet the requirements for biopharmaceutical manufacturing.  Responsibilities of the Process Engineering function include both tactical support of ongoing plant operations and strategic implementation of engineering projects to meet the changing needs of the business.  The role reports into the Manufacturing Engineering department at the site.

Key Accountabilities and Duties:

• Performs all work safely and meets the requisite training requirements

• Develop technical knowledge on manufacturing equipment and processes

• Support resolution of major equipment breakdowns and quality issues

• Provide SME support to Manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process equipment

• Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and processes

• Assist with tech transfer of new processes into the facility

• Assist with modifying/developing preventative maintenance plans and creating spare parts

• Assist with the planning and execution of plant projects involving equipment changes and process improvements

• Execute commissioning protocols (installation, operation, CIP/SIP, wet testing)

• Own change requests and complete change request tasks to support project completion

• Assist the Quality department with deviation investigations

• Participate in root cause analysis investigations for equipment issue

• Assist with completion of CAPA actions

• Review/revise Engineering and Manufacturing related SOP’s, work instructions, and maintenance assessments/procedures as a result of CAPA, equipment/process changes, and error prevention activities

• Initiate updates to Engineering documents including engineering drawings

• Author commissioning protocols (installation, operation, CIP/SIP, wet testing)

• Remain up to date on all assigned training activities

• Perform other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline is required

• Preferred area of study:  Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

• Entry level position to 2 years of experience

• Practical experience in the application of engineering principles to plant systems; Biopharmaceutical/process experience preferred but not required at this level

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

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.