Plan Engineer 80-100% (f/m/d)

Lonza Group; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Agile career

Inclusive workplace

Performance-based compensation

Zusammenfassung

Lonza Group is seeking a Plant Engineer for our Basel site to maintain and improve critical lab and facility equipment. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, change controls, CAPAs, and robust documentation to support GMP-compliant operations.

You will work in a collaborative environment with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, engaging with cross-functional teams and audits. English and German proficiency is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor or Master degree in engineering in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in engineering roles within pharmaceutical or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of lifecycle management, project execution and maintenance practices.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments and quality systems.
• Strong communication skills with English and German (written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Ensure reliable operation and preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment and facility systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations for critical equipment failures.
• Own and support Change Controls, CAPAs, Deviations, and Risk Assessments.
• Maintain engineering documentation including equipment records, drawings and SOPs.
• Act as SME during internal, customer, and regulatory inspections.
• Identify and implement improvements to reliability, compliance, and efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Stakeholder management

English & German

GMP knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

The actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

For our successful Drug Product focused branch located in Basel and Stein, Switzerland, we have exciting opportunities. Become part of a group that enables its customers to meet some of the greatest challenges in patient treatment and join us by applying for Plant Engineer.

What you will get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

What you will do:

• Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and facility systems through effective preventive maintenance programs.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause investigations for critical equipment failures.
• Own and support Change Controls, CAPAs, Deviations, and Risk Assessments related to engineering systems
• Maintain engineering documentation, including equipment records, drawings, specifications, SOPs, etc.
• Act as the Engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) during internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance reliability, compliance, efficiency, and sustainability

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical, Industrial, or similar discipline)
• Experience in engineering roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or other regulated industries
• Knowledge of equipment lifecycle management, project execution, and maintenance practices
• Experience working within GMP-regulated environments and quality systems
• Familiarity with computerized systems, automation technologies, or laboratory equipment is an advantage
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication skills with excellent command of English and German, written and spoken

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 for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Reference: R79748

You will feel at home at Lonza if you:

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

Why Lonza:

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.