At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia.
Lonza Pharma & Biotech is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities team in Bend, OR.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll be responsible for overseeing the design, installation, modification, support and repair of pharmaceutical process equipment and building systems. A successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in mechanical design, familiarity with fabrication and machining, and possess a collaborative mindset; working with other colleagues on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, fabricators, and machinists to design in 3D pharmaceutical processing equipment
- Collaborate with internal multi-disciplinary team members to design/modify equipment to support GMP operations, product development, and R&D activities.
- Support scheduling and coordinate work plan execution to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of project deliverables across multiple projects.
- Serve as the lead or supporting engineer for design, fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of equipment and facility systems across all groups.
- Develop system P&ID's (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) in collaboration with Automation and Chemical Engineers
- Fully document systems and components to satisfy GMP requirements
- Provide input on standards and templates for drawings (including title blocks, revision schemes, electrical diagrams, weld callouts)
- Use a CAD Data Vault (SolidWorks PDM Professional) in day to day CAD system (SolidWorks) operation
- Interface with and direct outside contractors, oversee equipment installation
- Consult with other colleagues, consultants, or vendors on design and layouts
- Generate GMP documentation supporting change control, qualification, CAPA, and deviation/investigationactivities.
- Prepare written documents such as standard operating procedures, memos, reports, and standards.
- Act as a technical and professional mentor for junior colleagues.
Physical demands:
- Able to work in a GMP clean environment when needed to support manufacturing
- Able to use stairs and regularly stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
- May be required to push, pull, lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering education
- Knowledge and use of SolidWorks or other 3D CAD, DraftSight/AutoCAD and MS Office required
- Demonstrable strong mechanical, analytical and technical skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers is preferred
- Extensive equipment/system engineering design
- Knowledge of design for hygienic equipment (pharmaceutical, food/dairy, semiconductor, etc.) is a plus
- Knowledge of and familiarity with GMP standards is preferred
- Knowledge and use of SolidWorks PDM Professional preferred
- Knowledge of P&ID's and drawing standards preferred
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience with hand, power, and machine tools as well as welding, fabrication, and sheet metal is a plus
- Able to work on multiple projects and meet project deadlines as needed
- Demonstrate good oral and written skills
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.