Location: the actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
Join our Engineering team as a Project Engineer Life Science in Visp and you'll help build the next generation of life‑science infrastructure.
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 under
What you will do:
* Lead feasibility assessments, conceptual studies, and verification of project requests in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
* Drive plant design and manage project execution with internal and external partners through to successful start‑up.
* Compile, verify, and hand over complete technical as‑built documentation to the future owner and operator.
* Support CAPEX projects with technical fire protection expertise, working closely with stakeholders such as EPCM, the fire brigade, CSA, E&IC, and HVAC teams.
* Coordinate with Electrical, M&C, Civil, HVAC, 3D Planning, and Field Engineering to ensure seamless project delivery.
* Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and project governance.
* Take on additional tasks as needed to support the Engineering Team.
What we are looking for:
* A technical background in engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Process, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, or similar).
* Experience in project engineering or project execution within industrial, chemical, or life‑science environments.
* Strong ability to work cross‑functionally with internal and external engineering partners.
* Solid understanding of plant design, construction workflows, and start‑up processes.
* Knowledge of technical fire protection or willingness to develop expertise in this area.
* Structured, solution‑oriented mindset with strong communication and coordination skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and drive projects to completion.
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.