Senior Electrical Engineer

Lonza • Portsmouth, NH

18d

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineer provides technical leadership for critical electrical infrastructure supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. The role leads the design, commissioning, operation, and continuous improvement of electrical systems that support manufacturing, utilities, HVAC/R, and facility operations. The engineer helps influence campus growth, improve system reliability, and support production of life-changing therapies.

The position serves as the subject matter expert for electrical infrastructure, power distribution, and building automation systems, and works cross-functionally to maintain operational continuity. It also supports capital projects throughout planning, design review, commissioning, execution, and startup, while driving reliability, energy efficiency, sustainability, and lifecycle management programs.

The role is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and is scheduled Monday through Friday on the first shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–12 years of electrical engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining complex electrical systems throughout their lifecycle.
• Knowledge of electrical infrastructure, utilities, HVAC/R systems, building automation systems, and power distribution.
• Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and electrical safety standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEC codes.
• Excellent communication, project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, operation, and continuous improvement of electrical systems across the campus.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for electrical infrastructure, power distribution, and building automation systems.
• Develop strategies to ensure electrical system capacity, reliability, resiliency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with Utilities, HVAC, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support operational continuity.
• Support capital projects through planning, design review, commissioning, execution, and startup activities.
• Drive reliability, energy efficiency, sustainability, and lifecycle management programs.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide technical leadership during critical operational events.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Career development opportunities within a global leader in life sciences manufacturing.
• Opportunities to lead complex engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to sustainability, electrification, and advanced facility technology initiatives.
• Agile career and dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace.

What This Job Offers

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