Experienced Product Development Engineer

Lonza • Bend, OR

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Lonza is hiring a Product Development Engineer for a fully site-based role in Bend, Oregon. The engineer will work closely with customers and multidisciplinary teams to support product development programs from early research through commercialization, addressing scientific and engineering challenges involved in bringing therapies to patients.

The role partners with customers and internal technical teams to set project strategies, designs and interprets experiments, and applies scientific and engineering principles to product development. It also supports product and process development, scale-up, transfer to manufacturing, clinical development, and commercial manufacturing, while contributing technical expertise and continuous improvement in safety and quality.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience, along with experience supporting pharmaceutical product or formulation development in a regulated environment. Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing, product development principles, and GMP is expected; experience with inhaled or respiratory products is preferred. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical product or formulation development within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and product development principles.
• Understanding of industry regulations and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including extended periods of sitting, light lifting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inhaled or respiratory products.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers and internal technical teams to define project strategies and deliver successful development programs.
• Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments that guide product development decisions.
• Apply scientific and engineering principles to solve challenges related to formulation, drug delivery, analytical testing, manufacturing, and product performance.
• Support the development, scale-up, and transfer of products and processes into manufacturing environments.
• Provide technical expertise in a specialized area and share knowledge with colleagues across the organization.
• Support products through clinical development and commercial manufacturing activities.
• Improve equipment, processes, and systems while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates and their families.
• Day-one medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) program with a 100% company match on contributions up to 6% of eligible pay, plus an additional automatic company contribution.
• Participation in a performance-based bonus program.
• Access to employee benefits and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with global experts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level