Experienced Reliability Project Engineer

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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 you to be part of.

What you will get

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities to work on large-scale capital projects
• Exposure to cutting-edge biomanufacturing technologies
• Career growth through cross-functional collaboration

What you will do

• You will support capital projects from design through commissioning and startup
• You will participate in planning, risk assessments, and design reviews
• You will improve equipment reliability and long-term performance
• You will analyze downtime and maintenance data to drive improvements
• You will support maintenance strategies, including preventive and predictive programs
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners
• You will ensure compliance with cGMP and industry standards

What we are looking for

• You bring a degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• You have strong experience in biotechnology, pharma, or manufacturing environments
• You have experience supporting capital projects and equipment lifecycle performance
• You understand reliability tools such as FMEA, root cause analysis, or similar methods
• You can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• You communicate effectively and build strong working relationships
• You are detail-oriented and committed to quality, safety, and compliance

About Lonza

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? Apply now.