Plant Engineer - GMP Lab Equipment & Maintenance

Lonza; Schweiz; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Lonza in Basel Stücki, Switzerland, is seeking a Plant Engineer to ensure reliable operation of laboratory equipment and facility systems within a GMP-regulated environment. The role emphasizes maintenance, troubleshooting and engineering project support across sites in Basel and Stein.

You will collaborate with QA, manufacturing and audits, acting as SME during internal and regulatory inspections while driving safety, quality and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Biomedical, Industrial, or similar).
• Experience in engineering roles within 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 automation technologies or laboratory equipment is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with English and German (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and facility systems through 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 SME during internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance reliability, compliance, efficiency, and sustainability.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

German proficiency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering

Tools

GMP systems knowledge

Automation awareness

Job description

Lonza in Basel Stücki, Switzerland, is seeking a Plant Engineer to ensure reliable operation of laboratory equipment and facility systems within a GMP-regulated environment. The role emphasizes maintenance, troubleshooting and engineering project support across sites in Basel and Stein.

You will collaborate with QA, manufacturing and audits, acting as SME during internal and regulatory inspections while driving safety, quality and sustainability initiatives.