Site Process Engineer — Life-Science Manufacturing Impact

Lonza; Bend (OR); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

401(k) match

Bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Site Process Engineer to support the manufacture of life-changing therapies. You will optimize manufacturing processes, drive operational improvements, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for patients.

This fully site-based role emphasizes real-time collaboration, safety, quality, and continuous improvement as you lead equipment commissioning, troubleshoot processes, and mentor colleagues across the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in process engineering within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of process improvement, technology transfer, or manufacturing support.
• Experience analyzing technical data and solving operational challenges.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Understanding of automation systems and process controls.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering principles to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Lead equipment commissioning, start-up activities, and process troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve process, mechanical, and control system issues.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve yield, quality, and operational performance.
• Analyze process data, perform root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Author technical documentation and support compliance, quality, and risk management activities.
• Train and mentor colleagues while sharing technical expertise across the site.

Skills

Process engineering

MSAT

Automation systems

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Safety and quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Lonza in Bend, Oregon is seeking a Site Process Engineer to support the manufacture of life-changing therapies. You will optimize manufacturing processes, drive operational improvements, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for patients.

This fully site-based role emphasizes real-time collaboration, safety, quality, and continuous improvement as you lead equipment commissioning, troubleshoot processes, and mentor colleagues across the site.