HVAC & Utilities Engineer DPS Growth Project 80-100% (m/f/d)

The actual location of this job is in Stein, AG, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

As an HVAC & Utilities Engineer, you ensure the GMP‑compliant, safe, and energy‑efficient operation of Black Utilities, Clean Utilities, and HVAC systems within our new sterile Drug Product facility. During the start‑up phase of this global strategic growth project, you will significantly contribute to designing and implementing an optimal operational set‑up. In routine operations, you are responsible for system reliability, regulatory compliance, and up‑to‑date documentation in alignment with applicable guidelines and SOPs.

This position is part of our Drug Product Services (DPS) Business Unit in Stein, Switzerland, a CDMO environment supporting customers in solving some of the most complex challenges in modern therapeutics.

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. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below.

Benefits in Stein: https://media.ffycdn.net/eu/lonza-group-ag/d/3cf206339e0e4e41a77e8c806138c2b5?lz=2

What you will do:

• Participate in FATs, construction walkdowns, commissioning, and qualification to ensure a smooth handover of Black Utilities, Clean Utilities, and HVAC systems
• Ensure safe, cGMP‑compliant operation and execution of maintenance activities after handover
• Maintain complete, accurate, and up‑to‑date system documentation
• Support risk analyses and create SOPs and work instructions for the new facility and assigned equipment
• Maintain qualification status of responsible areas in line with safety and GMP requirements
• Manage deviations and changes across the assigned system landscape
• Act as subject matter expert (SME) during audits and inspections for all HVAC & Utilities topics

What we are looking for:

• Degree in engineering (HF, FH, Dipl. Ing., B.Sc., M.Sc.) or a comparable technical education with strong technical understanding
• Proficiency in German (required); English skills preferred
• Significant experience in equipment maintenance, ideally in a pharmaceutical GMP environment
• Strong knowledge of SAP‑PM and MS Office
• Analytical mindset with the ability to define and track KPIs
• Familiarity with GMP compliance requirements preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic project and operational setting

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 value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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.