Senior Mechanical Engineer

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.