Job Description

What you will get

An agile career and a dynamic work culture An inclusive and ethical workplace Compensation programs that recognize high performance

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below.

Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

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.


The Plant Engineer is responsible for the technical management of operations within the assigned organizational unit and is in charge of the technical and organizational support of production campaigns in ADS multipurpose facilities, ensuring the production of intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients in compliance with occupational safety, hygiene, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) guidelines.


The role is based in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. This role involves being onsite full time.

What you will do

Responsible for planning and implementing production changes, investments, and modern, cost-effective maintenance, involving all necessary stakeholders Support the operations manager in the technical management of production facilities Ensure professional and economical maintenance while maintaining sufficient plant availability, including interactions with authorities Lead or participate in technical projects Responsible for preparing credit applications/investments and implementing strategic maintenance projects Responsible for optimizing ongoing technical installations with a focus on sustainable concepts Responsible for managing your team Responsible for meeting cost and schedule targets Conduct risk analyses to comply with safety, health, and environmental requirements

Ihre Hauptaufgaben

Verantwortlich fur die Planung und Durchfuhrung von Produktionsumstellungen, Investitionen und der zeitgemassen, wirtschaftlichen Instandhaltung unter Einbezug aller notwendigen Interessensgruppen Unterstutzung des Betriebsleiters in der produktionstechnischen Fuhrung der Produktionsanlagen Gewahrleisten einer fachgerechten und wirtschaftlichen Durchfuhrung der Instandhaltung bei gleichzeitig ausreichender Anlagenverfugbarkeit, inkl. Umgang mit den Behorden Technische Projektleitung oder Mitarbeit in Projekten Zustandig fur Vorbereitung der Kreditantrage / Investitionen und Umsetzung von strategischen IH-Projekten Zustandig fur Optimierung der laufend technische Installationen mit Orientierung an nachhaltigen Konzepten Verantwortlich fur die Fuhrung Ihrer Mitarbeiter Verantwortlich fur die Einhaltung der Kosten und Termine Durchfuhrung der Risikoanalysen, um die Sicherheits-, Gesundheits- und Umweltanforderungen einzuhalten

What we are looking for

Technical college degree (HF) with relevant professional experience / University of Applied Sciences degree (FH) / University degree, ETH (Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering) Several years of professional experience in engineering and maintenance (electrical, nechanical) Independent and flexible working style; strong team player with excellent motivational skills and resilience; very good communication style Structured, solution-oriented working approach and openness to new ideas First team management an asset Knowledge of MS Office, SAP, AutoCAD, COMOS is an advantage Fluent in German and English. Alternatively, you are fluent in one of the two languages and willing to learn the other.

Why Lonza ?

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.


Inclusion is one of Lonza's four core values, alongside integrity, innovation, and initiative. We understand the value of our differences and the benefits they bring to our company, community, and culture. We also recognize the value of every person's contribution, regardless of characteristics, preferences, and beliefs - including race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion.