Job Description

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.


At Lonza, we empower our teams to make a real difference in patients' lives. The Cocoon Platform is a first-of-its-kind automated system that brings patient-scale cell and gene therapies to reality. As a Sr. Systems Design Engineer on our Sustaining Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term quality, reliability, and manufacturability of this advanced medical technology -- directly supporting breakthroughs in personalized cancer treatment.


This role offers the opportunity to innovate, solve complex engineering challenges, and see your designs move from concept to patient impact -- all while working in a collaborative environment that values creativity, initiative, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

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Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and production yields. Update and optimize mechanical designs to improve performance and efficiency while ensuring compliance with global medical device standards. Investigate field issues and product complaints, lead root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions. Support design transfer to manufacturing, including prototyping, testing, supplier collaboration, and design verification. Prepare and maintain regulatory-compliant technical documentation (Design History File, Device Master Record, risk assessments). Apply risk-based design practices (FMEA) to guide engineering decision-making. Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams to deliver practical, high-impact solutions.

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y Requirements

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Minimum 8+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within the life sciences or medical device industry. Proven experience in electrical design of circuits, system and components (preferably medical devices). Strong working knowledge of ISO 13485, EU Annex V, GMP practices, and regulatory requirements for electrical safety and compliance (IEC 60601, IEC 61010, etc.). Proficiency in electrical design tools (Altium or similar), schematic capture, PCB layout, and circuit simulation, Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing processes for electrical components such as PCB fabrication, cable harnessing and assembly techniques. Expertise in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA). Familiarity with IEC/ASTM/UL standards and testing methods. Strong problem-solving skills, electrical aptitude, and willingness to be hands-on with prototypes and testing. Clear and effective communication skills. Initiative and accountability -- able to work independently while thriving in complex workflows.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience with embedded systems, firmware and/or integration of electronics into medical equipment. Project management skills. Statistical analysis methods for reliability and performance testing.

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 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.