Utilities Engineer

Utilities Engineer - Hybrid

Location: VISP

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.

The role:

As a Utilities Engineer at Lonza , you will be responsible for the flawless operation, maintenance, and control of systems such as Clean Steam, Purified Water, Water for Injection, Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems (HVAC), whil st adhering to GMP requirements. Additionally, you will manage access control, waste management, and the acoustic and fire alarm systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitoring, supervision, and organization of the continuous monitoring of the purified media systems.

• Addressing deviations in collaboration with QA, QC, and operations. Defining appropriate measures and preparing monthly reports.

• Coordinating interfaces with operations, engineering, QA, and QC.

• Representing processes and procedures of purified media systems during audits and inspections.

• Coordinating membrane changes and visual inspection of relevant systems, investigating deviations, and defining and implementing measures with QA, QC, and operations.

• Managing all media in the black area, waste management, and proper disposal of liquid and solid waste.

• Daily monitoring of fault reports and order creation, as well as actively participating in problem-solving.

Key requirements

• Advanced training from a technical school (HF) or a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or process engineering.

• Experience in change management.

• Excellent understanding and knowledge of utilities and GMP requirements.

• Good IT skills, especially in Office, SAP, and DeltaV (process control system).

• Clear communication with internal interfaces (support, operations, QA, QC, and engineering).

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.