For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Process Engineer / Operations Engineer.
General Information:
- Start date: 01.12.2026
- Latest Start Date: 01.01.2027
- Planned duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension
- Workplace: Basel
- Workload: 100%
- Home Office: possible, 20%
- Team: 6 people
- Department: DS Large Molecules
- Working hours: Standard
About the job:
The scope of work covers buildings 091/095 within PNAE (Process Secondary Systems / Utilities) across operations engineering and project engineering.
The ideal candidate:
Brings proven experience as a Process Engineer or Operations Engineer with chemical/process engineering expertise, especially in the areas of high-purity media, steam, and energy systems. Alongside technical expertise, a strong willingness to help, team spirit, good manners, and a confident demeanor are essential. Very good written and spoken German and English language skills round out the profile.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement process engineering solutions and optimizations
- Responsible for adherence to schedules, costs, and the achievement of project milestones
- Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations within investment projects and operations engineering
- Responsible for optimizations, modifications, and technical support of complex chemical and biotechnological facilities, as well as executing CAPEX/investment projects from initial scope definition through handover to operations
- Responsible for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production (batch processes as well as continuous manufacturing processes)
- Collaborate within project teams in an interdisciplinary technical environment
Must-Haves:
- University degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
- Initial experience in the GMP & pharmaceutical industry
- Solid general IT skills across Microsoft and Google ecosystems
- Fluent German and good English skills, both written and spoken
- Positive mindset, personal integrity, self-reflective nature, and strong teamwork capabilities
- Openness to new ideas and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking patterns; comfort working in a performance-driven environment grounded in mutual respect, open discussion, and collaboration
- Strong communicator and decisive personality with persuasive skills, assertiveness, and enthusiasm for working independently
Nice-to-Haves:
- Process engineering knowledge in high-purity media, steam, and energy systems
- Know-how in plant, pump, and heat exchanger sizing/design
Sounds interesting? Apply now! We are looking forward to receiving your application.
Application Submission Deadline: 12.11.2026
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