Senior Mechanical Engineer

At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia. 

Lonza Pharma & Biotech is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for their Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities team in Bend, OR.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the design, installation, modification, support and repair of pharmaceutical process equipment and building systems. A successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in mechanical design, familiarity with fabrication and machining, and possess a collaborative mindset; working with other colleagues on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, fabricators, and machinists to design in 3D pharmaceutical processing equipment
• Collaborate with internal multi-disciplinary team members to design/modify equipment to support GMP operations, product development, and R&D activities.
• Support scheduling and coordinate work plan execution to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery of project deliverables across multiple projects.
• Serve as the lead or supporting engineer for design, fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting of equipment and facility systems across all groups.
• Develop system P&ID’s (Piping & Instrumentation Diagram) in collaboration with Automation and Chemical Engineers
• Fully document systems and components to satisfy GMP requirements
• Provide input on standards and templates for drawings (including title blocks, revision schemes, electrical diagrams, weld callouts)
• Use a CAD Data Vault (SolidWorks PDM Professional) in day to day CAD system (SolidWorks) operation
• Interface with and direct outside contractors, oversee equipment installation
• Consult with other colleagues, consultants, or vendors on design and layouts
• Generate GMP documentation supporting change control, qualification, CAPA, and deviation/investigationactivities.
• Prepare written documents such as standard operating procedures, memos, reports, and standards.
• Act as a technical and professional mentor for junior colleagues.

Physical demands:

• Able to work in a GMP clean environment when needed to support manufacturing
• Able to use stairs and regularly stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• May be required to push, pull, lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering education
• Knowledge and use of SolidWorks or other 3D CAD, DraftSight/AutoCAD and MS Office required
• Demonstrable strong mechanical, analytical and technical skills.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers is preferred
• Extensive equipment/system engineering design
• Knowledge of design for hygienic equipment (pharmaceutical, food/dairy, semiconductor, etc.) is a plus
• Knowledge of and familiarity with GMP standards is preferred
• Knowledge and use of SolidWorks PDM Professional preferred
• Knowledge of P&ID’s and drawing standards preferred
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience with hand, power, and machine tools as well as welding, fabrication, and sheet metal is a plus
• Able to work on multiple projects and meet project deadlines as needed
• Demonstrate good oral and written skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.