Plant Engineer

Lonza Group Ltd.; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in life sciences, Lonza Group Ltd. seeks a Plant Engineer to support operations at their Portsmouth, NH site. The role involves ensuring manufacturing equipment operates optimally and includes both tactical plant support and strategic project implementation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and ideally up to 2 years of experience in plant systems. Lonza values creativity and problem-solving, aiming to positively impact lives through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Entry-level to 2 years of experience preferred.
• Practical experience in engineering principles application preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with focus on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing operations through technical assistance.
• Troubleshoot major equipment breakdowns and quality issues.
• Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Technical analysis

Process Improvement

Plant Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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 you to be part of!

Overview/Role Purpose:

The Plant Engineer role s upports ongoing operations at the Portsmouth, NH site through technical assistance as it relates to manufacturing and process systems.The focus of the role is on ensuring manufacturing equipment and facilities are operating as intended to meet the requirements for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Responsibilities of the Process Engineering function include both tactical support of ongoing plant operations and strategic implementation of engineering projects to meet the changing needs of the business.The role reports into the Manufacturing Engineering department at the site.

Key Accountabilities and Duties:

Performs all work safely and meets the requisite training requirements

Develop technical knowledge on manufacturing equipment and processes

Support resolution of major equipment breakdowns and quality issues

Provide SME support to Manufacturing and other departments for the design and operation of process equipment

Conduct troubleshooting and technical analyses on manufacturing equipment and processes

Assist with tech transfer of new processes into the facility

Assist with modifying/developing preventative maintenance plans and creating spare parts

Assist with the planning and execution of plant projects involving equipment changes and process improvements

Own change requests and complete change request tasks to support project completion

Assist the Quality department with deviation investigations

Participate in root cause analysis investigations for equipment issue

Assist with completion of CAPA actions

Review/revise Engineering and Manufacturing related SOP’s, work instructions, and maintenance assessments/procedures as a result of CAPA, equipment/process changes, and error prevention activities

Initiate updates to Engineering documents including engineering drawings

Remain up to date on all assigned training activities

Perform other duties as assigned

Key Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Discipline is required

Preferred area of study:Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Entry level position to 2 years of experience

Practical experience in the application of engineering principles to plant systems; Biopharmaceutical/process experience preferred but not required at this level

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.