Project Engineer

Are you ready to bridge the gap between complex engineering concepts and life-saving pharmaceutical manufacturing? This is an exciting opportunity to drive the technical design and execution of cutting-edge process equipment at our Visp site, directly impacting the delivery of tomorrow's 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 / compensation package.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Drive the engineering design, development, and implementation of new and modified manufacturing systems and process equipment at our Visp facility.

• Coordinate all involved technical disciplines and act as the core technical liaison between engineering vendors and business stakeholders.

• Review and approve vital engineering documentation including URS, TS, design specs, FAT/SAT protocols, and validation reports.

• Develop, verify, and approve P&IDs from Status A through to Status C, and support adjustments up to Status E.

• Lead physical on-site P&ID walkdowns, manage mechanical completion verifications, and drive punch list closures.

• Ensure strict alignment with Lonza internal engineering standards and regional cGMP regulations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Support the commissioning and qualification phases alongside external contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers.

What we are looking for:

• 3-5 years of proven project engineering or technical project management experience within the (bio)chemical or pharmaceutical industries.

• Strong technical expertise focused on process equipment design, commissioning, and qualification in a regulated environment.

• Solid understanding of engineering workflows and cGMP manufacturing standards.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage P&ID lifecycles and oversee mechanical completion activities.

• Highly organized with an analytical mindset to adapt successfully to shifting project priorities and demands.

• Effective influencing and communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a strong advantage for collaborating with local site vendors.

• Collaborative, task-oriented team player with solid project management capabilities.

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.