What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Electrical Engineer position at Lonza and Careers?
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. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.
Join Lonza in Vacaville, CA, as a Senior Electrical Engineer. This position reports to the Head of Utilities in the Utilities & Facilities Engineering Department. The Electrical Engineer is a subject matter expert in plant electrical, supports manufacturing, capital projects, and utility operations at the site.
What you will get:
The full-time base annual salary for this position is expected to range between $129,00 to $219,000. In addition, below you will find a comprehensive summary of the benefits package we offer:
Performance-related bonus
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) matching plan
Life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
Paid Time Off
What you will do:
Perform complex power system studies, arc flash analysis, and equipment sizing.
Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation and design through construction, commissioning, and validation.
Apply knowledge of industrial codes, standards, and construction practices to ensure regulatory alignment and project success.
Lead on-site commissioning and startup while providing field engineering support for installation, testing, and troubleshooting.
Prepare comprehensive technical documentation and reports required for project permitting, approvals, and senior management review.
Coordinate with project managers and cross-functional teams to define scope, schedule, budget, and integration requirements.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Minimum 6 years of proven experience in Electrical Engineering.
Experience in utility, manufacturing, energy, GMP environments, and large-scale infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
CA Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines with frequent workload changes and competing demands.
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.