Utilities & HVAC Engineer II

Lonza; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile culture

Inclusive workplace

Performance bonuses

401(k) matching

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Lonza is seeking an Utilities HVAC Engineer II for an on-site role in Portsmouth, NH. The engineer will oversee primary plant HVACR and utility systems, support CAPEX planning, and coordinate with maintenance and project teams to ensure GMP compliance and reliable operations.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2–5 years in manufacturing and strong GMP, communication, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering with 2–5 years in engineering/manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GMP compliance, EHS safety procedures, and Building Automation/HVAC systems.
• Ability to perform technical analysis and develop system-level design criteria for industrial/pharmaceutical systems.
• Ability to read complex MEP/HVAC drawings.
• Proven ability to lead diverse cross-functional teams and coordinate technical execution.
• Strong logical thinking and problem-solving能力 in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, design, and support ownership of primary plant HVACR and utility systems.
• Develop knowledge on utilities and HVAC equipment and processes.
• Support maintenance teams focusing on lifecycle, reliability, and major equipment breakdowns.
• Assist CAPEX project planning: scoping, cost estimation, vendor communication.
• Coordinate FATs, startup, and change requests to meet GMP standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system capacity and standards development.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

MEP/HVAC knowledge

GMP compliance

Technical analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Utilities HVAC Engineer II

Location: On-site: Portsmouth, NH.

The Utilities HVAC Engineer role supports Lonza operations by ensuring that plant systems, equipment and facilities are designed and operating to meet the requirements for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Support facilities/maintenance operations, system design engineering oversight, building automation systems, CAPEX planning, development and execution.

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• 401(k) matching plan.

• Competitive compensation programs that reward high performance.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Access to our full list of global benefits: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

What you will do:

• Apply engineering principles to oversee, design, and support ownership of primary plant HVACR and Utility systems, supporting operational decision-making.

• Develop technical knowledge on Utilities and HVAC equipment and processes.

• Support plant maintenance teams by focusing on system lifecycle, reliability, and resolving major equipment breakdowns.

• Support CAPEX project planning, including scoping, cost estimation, and vendor communication for infrastructure upgrades.

• Coordinate FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), startup, and change requests to ensure project completion meets GMP compliance standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system capacity, support technical standards development, and prioritize departmental projects.

• Maintain a safe work environment, adhere to training requirements, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or related field) with 2-5 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) compliance, EHS safety procedures, and Building Automation/HVAC systems.

• Ability to perform technical analysis, develop system-level design criteria, and provide operational guidance for industrial, preferably pharmaceutical, systems.

• The ability to learn to read complex MEP/HVAC drawings.

• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams, coordinate technical execution teams, and guide professional engineering consultants.

• Strong logical thinking skills with the ability to solve complex problems and adapt to shifting priorities, timelines, and demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong oral/written communication skills.

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.