In this role, you will oversee small-scale projects and process optimizations within a biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Your responsibilities include ensuring efficient maintenance, supporting plant operations, and collaborating on process improvements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, manage documentation, and contribute to safety and quality standards.

Start Date: 04/08/2025

Duration: 12 Months

Place of Work: Visp (Hybrid possibilities) 

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute small-scale projects such as process engineering calculations, plant optimizations, and feasibility studies for new or existing facilities, including cost estimates, timelines, risk assessments, and operational testing
  • Ensure that maintenance activities are performed professionally and cost-effectively while maintaining high plant availability, including liaising with regulatory authorities
  • Utilize SAP for procurement, technical and commercial evaluations, capacity planning, and optimizing plant and personnel deployment
  • Participate in budget monitoring and control related to maintenance, upgrades, and investments within your scope of responsibility
  • Maintain and review plant documentation, such as flow diagrams, zone and installation plans, parts lists, and manage change processes in compliance with GMP standards
  • Assist in training plant and workshop teams on process knowledge, safety, hygiene, environmental, and quality procedures (cGMP)

Candidate Profile

  • University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field, or a FH/HF technical college diploma
  • Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred
  • Good understanding of GMP regulations; familiarity with COMOS and SAP is advantageous
  • Ability to work independently, with flexibility and strong team collaboration skills
  • Structured, detail-oriented, and highly organized work approach
  • Solution-driven mindset, open to new ideas and continuous improvement
  • Languages: Fluent in English & German 

 

 

Job ID 41180978