Senior CQV Engineer

Lonza; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Career growth

Bonus program

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon seeks a Senior Engineer to lead engineering activities supporting research, operations, facilities, and capital projects. You will design, commission, and qualify manufacturing equipment and processes while ensuring GMP compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years in a regulated manufacturing environment, with strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• GMP knowledge and validation principles.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to work in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities supporting research, operations, facilities, and capital projects.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems while driving continuous improvements.
• Design, improve, commission, and qualify manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, protocols, reports, and SOPs.
• Support change controls, validation activities, and GMP compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess risks and improve system reliability and performance.
• Support manufacturing operations to ensure safe, reliable production.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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 for how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together to devise ideas that help businesses improve people's lives. 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. The actual location of this role is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. This is a fully site-based position where in-person collaboration supports the technical precision and teamwork required to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get

• An agile career with opportunities for growth and development.
• An inclusive, ethical, and collaborative workplace.
• Competitive compensation and a performance-based bonus program.
• Day-one medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• A 401(k) with 100% company match up to 6% of salary, plus an additional company contribution.
• Exposure to advanced biomanufacturing technologies and projects.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the production of life-changing therapies.

What you will do

• Lead engineering activities supporting research, operations, facilities, and capital projects.
• Troubleshoot equipment and systems while driving continuous improvements.
• Design, improve, commission, and qualify manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, protocols, reports, and standard operating procedures.
• Support change controls, validation activities, and compliance with GMP requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess risks and improve system reliability and performance.
• Support manufacturing operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
• Knowledge of GMP requirements and validation principles.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating across teams and mentoring others.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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?

Reference: R80551

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.