Process Robustness & Reliability Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the equipment reliability program, including both predictive and preventive maintenance strategies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify, plan, and execute projects aimed at enhancing equipment performance and reliability.

• Lead and drive site FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis) programs to ensure maintenance efficiency and equipment reliability.

• Review, analyze, and recommend maintenance strategies in partnership with engineering and operations teams to reduce unplanned downtime and improve metrics such as MTBF, MTTR, cost, and spare parts usage.

• Coordinate with MRO to ensure critical spare parts are maintained and available on site.

• Lead engineering deviations and analyze maintenance data to identify trends, root causes of failures, and implement effective CAPAs.

• Act as the engineering SME for manufacturing deviations, providing technical input and support where required.

• Use a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment capabilities, control logic, and trend analysis to identify and resolve recurring deviations and improve process robustness.

• Develop and implement condition-based maintenance strategies to enhance manufacturing reliability through dependable equipment performance.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with minimum 5 years of experience

• GMP experience is an advantage.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Meticulous, with a high attention to detail.

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.