System Engineer

Lonza • Bend, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The System Engineer provides technical ownership of critical pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including spray dryers, supporting safe, reliable, and high-quality production. This is a fully site-based role in Bend, Oregon, requiring close, real-time collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams. The engineer provides hands-on support across manufacturing, quality, and reliability; troubleshoots equipment issues; and serves as a subject matter expert for equipment performance and lifecycle management. The role also supports capital projects from design through commissioning and qualification and works to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and maintainability while ensuring compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and GMP guidelines. Relocation assistance is available to eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on experience with capital projects and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills using structured troubleshooting methods.
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of automation, controls, or equipment data systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Self-driven, results-oriented professional with a strong sense of ownership, initiative, and accountability, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree preferred.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and support pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, including spray dryers.
• Provide hands-on engineering support across manufacturing, quality, and reliability teams.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, process, automation, and electrical issues safely.
• Act as a subject matter expert for equipment performance and lifecycle management.
• Support capital projects from design through commissioning and qualification.
• Improve equipment reliability, uptime, and maintainability.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and GMP guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Opportunities to grow technical expertise and influence manufacturing performance.
• Collaboration with experienced, cross-functional engineering teams.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

What This Job Offers

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