Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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. Lonza AG seeks a Reliability Engineer to maintain equipment and processes to high standards. Key responsibilities:

Reliability Engineering & Analysis: Analyze equipment performance data to identify trends, failure patterns, and opportunities for reliability improvements.

Apply reliability engineering tools like FMEA, RCA, and RCM to enhance pharmaceutical production equipment reliability.

Perform failure analysis to identify root causes of equipment failures and develop corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.

Maintenance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

Support the development of optimized maintenance strategies and practices to increase equipment uptime, reduce maintenance costs, and improve overall system efficiency.

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on data-driven insights, industry standard methodologies, and reliability engineering principles.

Collaborate with the operations team to minimize equipment downtime and improve manufacturing processes.

Compliance & Documentation:

Ensure all reliability engineering activities align with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), FDA regulations, and other applicable industry standards.

Maintain detailed records of reliability-related activities, including work orders, failure analysis reports, and corrective actions.

Assist in preparing for internal and external audits by ensuring accurate documentation of reliability processes and outcomes.

Key requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or engineering-related field.

5+ years of relevant experience.

Proven ability to engage others effectively in change processes.

Strong collaboration skills as an active member of cross-functional teams.

Ability to make accurate and timely decisions using knowledge of the business area.

Join us in Houston, TX, where your expertise will help us compete at the highest level and successfully implement solutions that make a difference! Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more. 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. Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reference: R68402