Senior Preventive Maintenance Engineer

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 to be part of.

Are you a seasoned engineer with a passion for preventive maintenance? Join Lonza AG in our Geleen, Netherlands location and be part of a world-class team dedicated to making a meaningful difference. This is your chance to work on ambitious projects that help businesses and people thrive. With Lonza's ongoing growth, we are looking for a Senior Preventive Maintenance Engineer to take our maintenance operations to the next level.

Preventive Maintenance Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for all critical equipment and utilities, including HVAC systems, water treatment plants, and production equipment.
• Ensure the timely execution of maintenance activities in compliance with GMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Identify and implement standard methodologies to optimize maintenance intervals and minimize downtime.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain detailed documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders, validation records, and calibration logs.
• Support audits by regulatory bodies, ensuring that all equipment maintenance records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Reliability

• Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements in equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to identify and mitigate potential equipment-related risks.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies or tools to improve maintenance efficiency.

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise and mentor (Junior) Preventive Maintenance Engineers and technicians.
• Conduct training sessions on preventive maintenance procedures and equipment operation.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the maintenance team.

Inventory & Resource Management

• Coordinate spare parts inventory, ensuring the availability of critical components while minimizing excess stock.
• Work with procurement teams to source and evaluate equipment and maintenance services.

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.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.