Experienced Product Development Engineer

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon (USA). Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. 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. This is the kind of work we want to be part of. Join us as a Product Development Engineer and help bring innovative therapies to patients around the world.

Working closely with customers and multidisciplinary teams, you will support product development programs from early research through commercialization while solving complex scientific and engineering challenges. 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.

What you will get An opportunity to grow your career with a global leader in life sciences while contributing to work that improves lives worldwide. A collaborative, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional development. Day-one benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

A competitive 401(k) program with a 100% company match on contributions up to 6% of eligible pay, plus an additional automatic company contribution. Participation in Lonza's performance-based bonus program, recognizing both company and individual achievements. Access to a broad range of employee benefits and wellness programs.

Opportunities to collaborate with global experts across research, development, and manufacturing teams. What you will do Partner with customers and internal technical teams to define project strategies and deliver successful development programs. Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments that guide product development decisions.

Apply scientific and engineering principles to solve challenges related to formulation, drug delivery, analytical testing, manufacturing, and product performance. Support the development, scale-up, and transfer of products and processes into manufacturing environments. Provide technical expertise in your area of specialization and share knowledge with colleagues across the organization.

Support products through clinical development and commercial manufacturing activities. Improve equipment, processes, and systems while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement. What we are looking for Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience supporting pharmaceutical product or formulation development within a regulated environment. Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and product development principles; experience with inhaled or respiratory products is preferred. Understanding of industry regulations and quality standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and manage multiple priorities. Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including extended periods of sitting, light lifting, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.

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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.