Production Engineer

Production Engineer - Medical Devices - Visp Onsite 

We are looking for a dedicated Production Engineer  to oversee the reliable operation, availability, and lifecycle management of small equipment at our state-of-the-art BioAtrium facility in Visp. In this role, you will act as a key technical custodian and compliance anchor, ensuring our equipment perfectly supports the manufacturing of life-saving medicines.

This is a fully site‑based role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate 

• 12 month assignment

• Fluent English / German (nice to have)

• Previous Medical Device experience 

What you will do:

• Maximise the performance and availability of small equipment on the production floor to directly impact our manufacturing success.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Operations to ensure flawless technical integration.

• Act as the primary technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for small equipment during critical CAPEX design, procurement, and commissioning phases.

• Lead deep-dive troubleshooting efforts, perform robust root cause analysis, and implement effective CAPAs to minimize operational downtime.

• Author, review, and maintain vital GMP-relevant documentation including SOPs, technical reports, deviations, and change controls.

• Represent the department with technical confidence during internal audits, external regulatory inspections, and customer site visits.

What we are looking for:

• Ideally 3 years of hands-on engineering or maintenance experience within a regulated manufacturing environment (Biotech, Pharma, or similar high-tech industries preferred).

• Professional-level fluency in English is required, German is nice to have -  for daily floor communication and global compliance documentation.

• Demonstrated expertise in GMP standards, quality systems, and handling deviations or change controls.

• Strong technical problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and workplace safety.

• Educational background in Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical field experience.

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now