Project Engineer, Process Engineer

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

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. As a Project Engineer I in Bend, you will help deliver engineering and capital projects that support the manufacture of life-changing therapies.

This is an excellent opportunity to build your engineering and project management experience while working alongside experienced technical professionals in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

This role is a fully onsite position. Working together in person supports close, realtime collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

• An agile career with opportunities to develop both technical and project management skills.
• Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and validation teams.
• The opportunity to contribute to projects that support the delivery of life-changing therapies.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Relocation support for eligible candidates.

• Lead small engineering and operational improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Support larger capital projects while learning from experienced project and engineering leaders.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, engineering, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, engineering standards, and equipment reliability.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Up to three years of engineering experience in manufacturing or another regulated industry.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience supporting engineering projects is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with project management principles and engineering design concepts.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, or similar engineering tools is beneficial.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and collaboration skills.

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.

Reference: R80257

• Take ownership, step forward, and enjoy meaningful responsibility
• Love solving problems and thrive in a complex, fast-moving environment
• Are curious, always looking to learn and improve
• Work collaboratively, contributing to something bigger than yourself
• Are motivated to make a difference through work that impacts customers and their patients

We are a place of unique opportunity, where your ideas, expertise and ambition can make a real difference. Here, will have the freedom to grow, the support to succeed and the chance to contribute to work that matters.

We are the makers of the medicines of tomorrow.