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

Lonza Biologics Porriño SLU; Visp; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Plant Engineer to join their innovative team in Switzerland. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on high-tech facilities and contribute to a mission focused on improving lives globally. As a Plant Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and executing projects, conducting feasibility studies, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering, along with experience in Biotech or Pharma production. Join a company that values creativity and problem-solving while making a meaningful difference in the world.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in Biotech/Pharma production preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plan and complete projects including process engineering calculations.
• Conduct feasibility studies and perform risk analyses.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Collaboration skills

Structured work behavior

Flexibility

GMP knowledge

Technical documentation

Risk analysis

Ausbildung

University degree in Mechanical/Chemical/Process Engineering

Technical college degree (FH/HF)

Tools

SAP

COMOS

Jobbeschreibung

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.

At Lonza site in Visp we offer an outstanding opportunity for motivated individuals to join our team as a Plant Engineer (m/f/d) in Switzerland. This role is uniquely positioned to make a significant impact on our hi-tech facilities and contribute to our mission of improving lives globally.

Key responsibilities:

1. Planning and completing partial and small projects, including process engineering calculations and optimizations within the plant
2. Conducting feasibility studies for new plants or converting existing plants, including cost estimates, time frames and functionality
3. Performing risk analyses, operational tests, conversions, and providing support within the department
4. Ensuring maintenance is carried out expertly and economically while technically maintaining sufficient plant availability, including collaborating closely with authorities
5. Applying SAP for placing orders, conducting technical-commercial evaluations, and planning capacity to optimize plant and personnel deployment
6. Collaborating in monitoring and adhering to the available budget for maintenance, conversions, and investments within the area of responsibility
7. Updating and verifying plant documentation, such as flow charts, zone and installation plans, parts lists, and organisational change in accordance with GMP standards
8. Supporting the training of plant teams and workshop personnel regarding process and plant knowledge, safety, hygiene, environment, and quality (cGMP)

Key requirements:

1. University degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Process Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a similar role. Technical college degree (FH/HF) will also be considered
2. Experience in Biotech/Pharma production is preferred
3. Good knowledge of GMP, COMOS (Plant Engineering Software), and SAP is an advantage
4. Ability to work independently and flexibly, with collaboration skills
5. Structured, focused, and well-organized work behavior
6. Accepting new insights and committed to problem-solving
7. Proficient English is required; good German language skills are an advantage

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.