Pharmaceutical Maintenance Technician
Lonza · Bend, OR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Pharma & life sciences
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Lonza (pharma & life sciences) in Bend, OR.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 22 other live reliability postings in Oregon.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
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- Welding 39%
- Team leadership 30%
- Automation 22%
- PLC 22%
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This plant: Lonza in Bend
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What you will do
- ◆Troubleshoot and maintain equipment, utilities, and facility systems to support operations.
- ◆Follow Standard Operating Procedures and maintain compliance at all times.
- ◆Review and provide written feedback on maintenance procedures, forms, and records.
- ◆Support internal and external audits through accurate maintenance records.
- ◆Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment drawings during maintenance activities.
- ◆Partner effectively with colleagues across manufacturing, utilities, labs, and contracted services.
- ◆Participate in on‑call rotations and support after‑hours needs when required.
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This is an onsite position in Bend, OR. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates and their family.
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.
Lonza has an opening for an experienced Pharmaceutical Maintenance Technician to join our team in Bend, Oregon. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the detailed operation of our pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, ensuring that we continue to produce life-changing products. You will begin with a six‑month training program on day shift (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). After training, you will move to a night shift schedule with rotating weekends. Night shift receives a 15% shift differential pay increase while working nights.
What you will get
- •An agile career path within a dynamic and supportive work culture.
- •An inclusive and ethical workplace built on strong values.
- •Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
- •Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- •Access to Lonza’s global benefits programs.
What we are looking for
- •High school diploma or GED required; technical certificates or degrees preferred.
- •Certificate or training in mechanical technology or related technical field, or strong mechanical and electrical knowledge and competence.
- •Understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
- •Ability to read diagrams and technical documents accurately.
- •Strong math, reading, and computer skills for daily tasks.
- •Experience working in a GMP environment is helpful but not required.
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.