Senior Electrical Engineer
Lonza
Summary
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for critical electrical infrastructure supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. You will lead the design, commissioning, operation, and continuous improvement of electrical systems that support manufacturing, utilities, HVAC/R, and facility operations. This is an exciting opportunity to influence campus growth, improve system reliability, and support the production of life-changing therapies.
Job description
What you will do
- Lead the design, integration, operation, and continuous improvement of electrical systems across the campus.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for electrical infrastructure, power distribution, and building automation systems.
- Develop strategies that ensure electrical system capacity, reliability, resiliency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with Utilities, HVAC, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support operational continuity.
- Support capital projects through planning, design review, commissioning, execution, and startup activities.
- Drive reliability, energy efficiency, sustainability, and lifecycle management programs.
- Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide technical leadership during critical operational events.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- 7-12 years of electrical engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience designing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining complex electrical systems throughout their lifecycle.
- Knowledge of electrical infrastructure, utilities, HVAC/R systems, building automation systems, and power distribution.
- Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and electrical safety standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEC codes.
- Excellent communication, project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- 7-12 years of electrical engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience designing, commissioning, operating, and maintaining complex electrical systems throughout their lifecycle
- Knowledge of electrical infrastructure, utilities, HVAC/R systems, building automation systems, and power distribution
- Strong understanding of cGMP requirements and electrical safety standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEC codes
- Excellent communication, project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Career Development
- Leadership Opportunities
- Dynamic Working Culture
- Inclusive Workplace
- Performance-Based Compensation
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.