Facilities and Engineering Technician - CT - Night Shift

Lonza • Houston, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities and Engineering Technician role is a fully site-based position located in Houston, Texas. This role is crucial for maintaining the production, utility, laboratory, and building systems necessary for manufacturing medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. The position requires working in person to support close, real-time collaboration and technical precision. Lonza offers an agile career, a dynamic working culture, an inclusive and ethical workplace, and compensation programs that recognize high performance, along with a variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2+ years of experience in industrial, facilities, or manufacturing maintenance (mechanical, electrical, or multi-skilled)
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated or cleanroom environment
• Ability to work a rotating night shift position (6pm to 6am)
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments
• Familiarity with CMMS (e.g., SAP)

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Technology preferred
• Knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation, or HVAC systems is a plus
• Willingness to work on a shift schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production, utility, laboratory, and building systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical panels, water systems).
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and implement timely solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, equipment status, and parts used in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, P&IDs, and equipment manuals for diagnostics and repairs.
• Support ongoing GMP compliance by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Participate in audits, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate maintenance projects or equipment installations.
• Ensure safe work practices at all times, including use of PPE and adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and electrical safety procedures.
• Revises, maintains and/or implements preventive maintenance procedures for the chillers, air handler units, refrigeration equipment, cooling towers, electric generators, autoclaves and other manufacturing and laboratory equipment as required.
• Perform task in clean room environment in compliance with applicable gowning procedures.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
• An agile career and dynamic working culture.
• An inclusive and ethical workplace.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED