Senior Process Engineer (Biotech)
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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 to be part of.
Lonza Pharma & Biotech has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Process Engineer at their Bend, OR location.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage scope/budget/timing or act as an engineering resources on projects supporting Research and Development, Operations and Facilities
- Perform troubleshooting and continuous improvement of equipment, processes and systems
- Design, improve, and validate equipment and processes within the facility
- Prepare, execute, and review engineering documentation, including: RA, URS, FS, DQ Commissioning and Qualification and drawings/P&lDs Prepare draft SOPs
- Prepare and execute change controls and validation protocols for new and existing GMP equipment
- Develop Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and execute HAZOP reviews on all equipment, process and systems installations and modifications
- Be a resource for Calibration & Maintenance Program by providing OEM or vendor information for asset induction, maintenance and decommissioning
- Compile instrument and component lists and spare parts lists. Lead asset criticality assessments for reliability program asset induction
- Maintain and update process drawings and P&lDs.
- Support 24/7 production operations
- Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD and Building Automation Systems preferred
Key Requirements:
B.S. Engineering (preferred) or equivalent education and experience
5-10 years' engineering work experience
5 years' experience in biotech/pharmaceutical industry
- Some cGMP related experience required (pharmaceutical preferred)
- Demonstrable strong mechanical, analytical and technical skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Project
- Strong writing, and communication/presentation skills
- Individual must be a team player prepared to work in and embrace a team-based culture that relies on collaboration for effective decision-making
- Successful candidates must be able to learn quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment
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.
