Junior software engineer Jobs in Bend, OR

The actual location of this job is in Bend, Oregon, USA. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. As a Project Engineer I in Bend, you will help deliver engineering and capital projects that support the manufacture of life-changing therapies. This is an excellent opportunity to build your engineering and project management experience while working alongside experienced technical professionals in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role is a fully onsite position. Working together in person supports close, realtime collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards.

What you will get:

• An agile career with opportunities to develop both technical and project management skills.
• Exposure to engineering, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and validation teams.
• The opportunity to contribute to projects that support the delivery of life-changing therapies.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Relocation support for eligible candidates.

What you will do:

• Lead small engineering and operational improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Support larger capital projects while learning from experienced project and engineering leaders.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and equipment suppliers.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, engineering, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, engineering standards, and equipment reliability.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Up to three years of engineering experience in manufacturing or another regulated industry.
• Internship, co-op, or project experience supporting engineering projects is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with project management principles and engineering design concepts.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, or similar engineering tools is beneficial.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and collaboration skills.

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.