Maintenance Engineer (Biotech)

 

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, operation and improvement of the work flow and Asset Management Programs for a cGMP biotech facility.

The Maintenance Engineer, reporting to the Manager of Facilities, will lead reliability and maintenance initiatives and develop key programs around Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) principles, including asset life cycle management, MRO, failure analysis, risk-based maintenance and ensure that the highest levels of reliability, quality and performance are observed. The Maintenance Engineer also supports global LPB sites for the promotion and development of reliability activities, methodologies and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the development and continuous improvement of the site Reliability Program. Instrumental in the development and execution of the work flow and reliability Program Road Map.

• Develops and implements sustainable programs, tools, and processes to improve plant operability and reliability and leads major reliability and maintenance continuous improvement initiatives.

• Owns the overall Risk-Based Maintenance Strategy and supports the development of metrics and reporting to assess the effectiveness of the program to identify continuous improvement opportunities. Document owner for Maintenance and Reliability organizations.

• Implements and improves applicable predictive maintenance technologies, reliability engineering methodologies, Critical Spare Part Program, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), criticality assessments, Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), and Operational Excellence efforts centered on reliability.

• Provides support and guidance to maintenance personnel, engineers, Quality Assurance and global networks on mechanical reliability issues on cGMP and non-cGMP equipment identified during design phase, installation, or normal operations.

• Manages outside contractor resources that perform Predictive Maintenance techniques and monitor the repair recommendations originating from contractors for technical accuracy and proper prioritization.

• Proficient in CAD, Document Control, MS Project, CMMS, & SAP.

• GMP experience preferred.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent minimum;  BS preferred

• Preferred area of study: Chemical/Mechanical Engineering

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional teams.  Business systems and mechanical knowledge a plus

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience with Visio and Minitab preferred

• Experience with SAP PM CMMS a plus

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.