CQV Engineer / Qualification & Validation Engineer

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Join our team at Lonza in Visp, Switzerland as a CQV Engineer / Qualification & Validation Engineer (m/f/d). Work alongside an outstanding team dedicated to maintaining flawless operations and premier standards. This role provides an exciting chance to contribute to our dynamic environment, directly improving the quality and efficiency of our processes. Take part in qualifying and validating brand-new process engineering equipment and facilities, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.

Your Career with Lonza in Visp, Switzerland

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. The full list of our local tailored benefits in Visp: Benefits - Visp 

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain commissioning and qualification documents for new plants, including PQs for critical systems and ongoing SLC support post-implementation.
• Supervise and resolve deviations, manage changes (GEP and GMP), and implement CAPAs effectively.
• Coordinate efforts between internal teams and external service providers and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.
• Present qualification documents during audits and inspections, showcasing the outstanding standards maintained.

What we are looking for:

• Graduate from a technical school (HF) / university of applied sciences (FH) or hold a university degree
• Proven experience in a regulated GMP environment, specifically in commissioning, qualification, and validation of systems like refrigerators, freezers, clean media, and process engineering equipment
• Strong proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with COMOS, DMS, Kneat, TrackWise, and SAP is advantageous
• Proficient in both written and spoken German and/or English
• Demonstrate independent, flexible work habits, with excellent communication skills and a structured, focused approach to tasks.
• Open to new ideas, agile in thinking, and proactive in problem-solving.

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.