Associate Mechanical Engineer

Maximize equipment availability and safely maintain critical manufacturing systems as a Process Mechanic, ensuring the technical precision needed to deliver life-saving medicines.

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.

Shift Availability There are 2 Day Shift roles remaining:

• Front Day Shift: Sunday – Wednesday (Wednesday is the rotating 3-4-3 day)

• Back Day Shift: Wednesday – Saturday (Wednesday is the rotating 3-4-3 day)

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Maximize manufacturing equipment availability to support the greater production of life-saving medicines.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Technology, and Engineering teams to ensure optimal performance of systems and fast issue resolution.

• Execute hands-on maintenance, including the repair and repetitive maintenance of valves, centrifuges, pumps, autoclaves, washers, tanks, and associated piping.

• Manage safety and field operations, including executing work at heights, confined space entries, and ensuring strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) policies.

• Maintain precise, detail-oriented documentation in accordance with cGMP, SOP, and CMMS digital tools to ensure Right-First-Time operations.

• Support business readiness by assisting with systems start-up, validation, and the identification and organization of spare parts.

• Foster professional growth within the team by training and mentoring other mechanics in both group and individual settings.

What we are looking for:

• Experience: 5–6 years of relevant industrial process maintenance and systems experience.

• Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID), rebuild complex assemblies (pumps, valves, bearing assemblies), and navigate CMMS systems.

• Compliance & Detail: Strong understanding of cGMP regulations and safety inspection protocols for rigging and fall protection equipment.

• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with reasonable accommodations.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent transferable technical training/experience.

• License: Valid driver’s license.

About Lonza

At Lonza, their people are their greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, their globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Their core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who they are and how they work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work they want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role.

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.