Project Engineer

About the role

Join Lonza’s Visp site as a Project Engineer and bridge complex engineering concepts with life‑saving pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will lead the technical design, development, and implementation of new and modified process equipment, ensuring the highest quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Drive engineering design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems and process equipment.
• Coordinate technical disciplines and act as the primary liaison between engineering vendors and business stakeholders.
• Review and approve engineering documentation such as URS, TS, design specifications, FAT/SAT protocols, and validation reports.
• Develop, verify, and approve P&IDs from Status A through Status C and support adjustments up to Status E.
• Lead on‑site P&ID walkdowns, manage mechanical completion verifications, and close punch lists.
• Ensure alignment with Lonza internal engineering standards and regional cGMP regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support commissioning and qualification phases alongside external contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of project engineering or technical project management experience in the (bio)chemical or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong technical expertise in process equipment design, commissioning, and qualification within a regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of engineering workflows and cGMP manufacturing standards.
• Proven ability to independently manage P&ID lifecycles and oversee mechanical completion activities.
• Highly organized, analytical mindset with the ability to adapt to shifting project priorities.
• Effective communication skills in English; German knowledge is a strong advantage.

Required skills

• Process equipment design
• Commissioning and qualification
• P&ID development and management
• cGMP compliance
• FAT/SAT protocol creation
• Engineering documentation review (URS, TS, design specs, validation reports)

What we offer

• Agile career development and dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Competitive hourly rate/compensation package based on qualifications and experience.