System Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Randstad Sourceright scores B on the Alion truth index.
The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide technical ownership of critical manufacturing equipment. You will support safe, reliable, and high-quality pharmaceutical production while contributing to the delivery of life-changing therapies.
This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
What you will get- An agile career and dynamic working culture
- An inclusive and ethical workplace
- Compensation programs that recognize high performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Opportunities to grow your technical expertise and influence manufacturing performance
- Collaboration with experienced, cross-functional engineering teams
The full list of our global benefits can be found at: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits
What you will do
- 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
What we are looking for
- High school diploma or GED required; engineering degree preferred
- Experience supporting pharmaceutical or biotechnology manufacturing equipment preferred
- 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.
About Lonza
At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together.
Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.
Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.
Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.