Lonza · 4 hours ago
Senior Engineer
US - Vacaville, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $219K/yrLonza is a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and they are seeking a Senior Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team at the Vacaville site. This role focuses on driving impactful capital projects and applying bioprocessing expertise to enhance the performance of a world-class GMP facility.
BiotechnologyLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical expertise for a wide range of CapEx and OpEx projects supporting operations at the Vacaville GMP biomanufacturing site
Assist in facility design and integration of new equipment and technologies to support current and future biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes
Lead design teams, project teams, and contract engineering personnel through all project stages
Identify, analyze, and design improvements for facility, utility, process, and equipment systems, enhancing reliability and capability
Develop and maintain key engineering documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, design drawings, specifications, and FAT/SAT/IQ protocols
Manage commissioning, FAT, SAT, installation qualification, debugging, performance qualification, and handover to operations
Provide subject‑matter expertise to investigations, CAPAs, audits, inspections, and other technical evaluations while supporting Global Engineering on major projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related Science field required
Extensive experience in pharma/biotech manufacturing systems and equipment, with strong understanding of biologics drug substance unit operations
Demonstrated expertise in designing, improving, and troubleshooting biopharmaceutical GMP process equipment
Strong critical‑thinking, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills; formal root‑cause analysis training preferred
Proven project management experience leading small to medium‑scale engineering projects
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence partners and stakeholders
Proficiency in engineering documentation, data analysis and visualization, GMP standards, and tools such as MS Office, SAP, and P&IDs
Preferred
Formal root‑cause analysis training preferred
Benefits
Performance‑related bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life insurance, as well as short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Paid Time Off
Company
Lonza
Lonza Group supplies products and services to pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.
Founded in 1897
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$444.8M2023-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $444.8M
2020-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Wienand
Chief Executive Officer
Alfons Ehinger
Founder
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