Entry Level Pharmaceutical Maintenance Technician

This is an onsite position in Bend, OR. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families.

Join Lonza as an Entry Level Maintenance Technician and start your career supporting critical manufacturing systems that help deliver life-changing therapies.

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 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.

This is a fully site-based role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

Lonza has an opening for an Entry Level Maintenance Technician to join our team in Bend, Oregon. You will begin with a structured six-month training program on day shift (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.), designed to develop your technical skills. After training, you will transition to a night shift schedule with rotating weekends, which includes a 15% shift differential.

What you will get

• A structured six-month training program to build your skills
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• An inclusive and ethical workplace built on strong values
• Competitive compensation that recognizes high performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Access to Lonza’s global benefits programs
• A 15% shift differential for night shift work

What you will do

• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment, utilities, and facility systems
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure compliance and safety
• Review maintenance procedures and provide clear documentation feedback
• Maintain accurate records to support audits and inspections
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment drawings
• Collaborate with teams across manufacturing, labs, and support services
• Participate in on-call rotations and support after-hours needs

What we are looking for

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical certification, degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• Basic mechanical and electrical skills
• Experience using hand and power tools preferred
• Ability to read technical diagrams and documents
• Strong math, reading, and computer skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a team environment

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.