Plant Engineer - SME for Autoclave, Washer 80-100% (m/f/d)

CH12 Lonza AG; Oberwallis; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Lonza Group Ltd. in Visp, Switzerland, seeks a Plant Engineer – SME for Autoclave and Washer (80-100%). The role focuses on planning small projects, feasibility studies, and maintaining plant performance within GMP guidelines.

Qualified candidates have a university degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Process Engineering (or FH/HF considered) and experience in biotech/pharma settings, with knowledge of GMP, COMOS, and SAP. Multilingual communication and independent collaboration are valued.

Qualifications

• University degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Process Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Technical college degree (FH/HF) will also be considered.
• Experience in Biotech/ Pharma production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and completing partial and small projects, including process engineering calculations and optimizations within the plant.
• Conducting feasibility studies for new plants or converting existing plants, including cost estimates, time frames and functionality.
• Performing risk analyses, operational tests, conversions, and providing support within the department.
• Ensuring maintenance is carried out expertly and economically while maintaining plant availability, including collaboration with authorities.

Skills

Independence

Collaboration

Structured work

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Process Engineering

FH/HF technical college degree

Tools

GMP

COMOS

SAP

Job description

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Join our Engineering Team at Lonza site in Visp. We offer an outstanding opportunity for motivated individuals to join our team as a Plant Engineer - SME for Autoclave, Washer 80-100% (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.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits.
• Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on: Benefits - Visp

What you’ll do:

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

What we are looking for:

• 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
• Experience in Biotech/Pharma production is preferred
• Good knowledge of GMP, COMOS (Plant Engineering Software), and SAP is an advantage
• Ability to work independently and flexibly, with collaboration skills
• Structured, focused, and well-organized work behavior
• Accepting new insights and committed to problem-solving
• English language skills are required.
• Good German language skills are an advantage

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. Ready to shape the future of life sciences?

Every day, our teams across the world work together to turn scientific breakthroughs into life-changing medicines that reach up to 100 million patients a year. Lonza is a place where people can make a unique impact, grow their careers and belong. 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, you 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. Join us. Be you.