Total 2 engineering job vacancies in naval shipyard portsmouth virginia

At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia. 

At a Group level, we have established a company purpose to ENABLE A HEALTHIER WORLD.  This is our reason for being.  It is what motivates us to succeed and deliver for our customers and their patients, every single day.  In fulfilling our purpose, we hope to achieve our Group vision to BRING ANY THERAPY TO LIFE.

Do you want to help us as we shape the future of this great organization?

Job Description Summary

We are actively recruiting candidates to participate in our 2024 On-site Summer Internship program. This program is roughly 12 weeks in length and will immerse you into the culture and operations of Lonza Portsmouth. This role will work within the Utilities Engineering department and will help execute improvements to help Lonza achieve it’s ambitions in becoming more sustainable by helping to reduce our carbon footprint, to reduce the consumption of energy and water, and/or reduce waste generation.  The ideal candidate will have a passion for driving climate action and will have some experience with controls and automation.

The internship program begins Tuesday, May 28, 2024 and ends on Friday, August 16, 2024. Potential interns must be able to commit to at least 40 hours per week throughout the duration of the summer internship.

Required Education

• Engineering degree (Chemical, Industrial, Electrical, etc.) or related coursework required
• Completion of junior year (typically 90 credits) towards a B.S. degree in a related field (electrical engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or similar field)
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) required
• Must currently be enrolled in BS or MS Academic Program
• Must be available to begin the Internship on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to contribute as a team member
• Ability to organize, plan and execute projects
• Research skills and attention to detail

About Us

Lonza is one of the world’s leading and most-trusted suppliers to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. We harness science and technology to create products that support safer and healthier living and that enhance the overall quality of life.
 
Not only are we a custom manufacturer and developer, Lonza also offers services and products ranging from active pharmaceutical ingredients and stem-cell therapies to drinking water sanitizers, from the vitamin B compounds and organic personal care ingredients to agricultural products, and from industrial preservatives to microbial control solutions that combat dangerous viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.

Further information can be found at www.lonza.com.

About Portsmouth

Our Lonza Portsmouth site is a clinical-to-commercial, multi-product manufacturing facility located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, only 56 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts. The site, which employs over 1,500 employees, is a custom manufacturer of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins using mammalian cell culture.

We offer an onsite cafeteria, fitness center and other amenities. The city of Portsmouth is home to many restaurants, breweries, museums, and theaters. The ocean and mountains are nearby and we have major cities close by (Boston, Portland, Manchester).

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.

The Engineering Services Maintenance Mechanic Level provides support to the Engineering Services group by operating and performing daily checks and preventative maintenance on Direct and Indirect Maintenance equipment/systems. Individual assists higher level mechanics with repairs on Direct and Indirect Maintenance equipment/systems and performs all work in compliance with company and departmental SOPs. Individual will work in a fast-paced, safety-oriented, team environment and will perform tasks that are routine in nature where the ability to recognize deviation from accepted practice is required. Individual will maintain records to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements to include detailed documentation of work performed in both electronic and written form. Individual demonstrates an understanding of Lonza Quality Management Systems.

Key responsibilities:

• PERFORMS ALL WORK SAFELY.
• Executes routine preventative maintenance work orders as assigned by Maintenance and Operations Supervisor/Lead Mechanic.
• Executes troubleshooting and repairs of Direct and Indirect Maintenance equipment and systems in the Portsmouth facility and maintains areas of responsibility in a state of inspection readiness at all times.
• Maintains records to comply with Good Manufacturing Practice requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining current training on all related aspects of job
• Perform other duties as assigned

Key requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; Some College or Trade School experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a maintenance related environment.
• Experience in Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry performing equipment maintenance activities preferred.
• Intermediate mechanical knowledge.
• A working knowledge of shop math, ability to read and write.
• Can utilize troubleshooting & hand tools.
• Ability to learn to read complex mechanical drawings.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• The ability to comprehend and apply Standard Operating Procedures on a continual basis in all facets of the job.
• A working knowledge of shop math, ability to read and write.
• Basic mechanical knowledge

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 it is 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.