For one of our clients, a global pioneer in medical diagnostics, we are currently looking for an S&C MSAT Process Engineer to provide technical support for their newly built sequencing production in daily business as well as in improvement projects within a matrix structure.
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In this role, you will have a direct impact on and bring value to our patients and customers. Supported by your squad and PE team, you will start with core compliance tasks - such as non-conformity, change, and document management - and continuously grow in your role, taking on increased responsibility for products and processes.
If you have a background in a regulated environment, a knack for compliance, a big-picture mindset, and thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment where no two days are the same, you will fit right in!
General Information:
- Start date: August - October 2026
- Duration: 1 year with likely extension
- Contract type: temporary contract via Randstad (employment)
- Work location: Rotkreuz
- Workload: 80-100%
- Home Office: To be discussed after onboarding
- Travel: No
- Working hours: Standard with occasional evening meetings
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Shopfloor Support & SME Role: Provide direct, hands-on technical support for daily production operations. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support production operators during the exciting ramp-up phase of our newly established production line.
- Change Management: Initiate, drive, and implement technical and process changes within SAP for our sequencing sensors and cartridges.
- Product Care & NC Management: Take ownership of product care activities within the Squad. This includes handling non-conformity notifications, leading structured investigations and root-cause analyses, and coordinating corrective actions in the manufacturing process.
- Data-Driven Process Monitoring: Monitor production data and analyze production and process performance indicators to ensure process stability and high quality.
- Global Collaboration & Coordination: Coordinate and collaborate closely with internal and external partners, including our parallel site in USA. Note: This requires flexibility regarding working hours for occasional evening meetings due to time zones.
- Regulatory Compliance: Work strictly according to internal processes defined by our GxP-regulated environment.
Future Outlook (Transitioning into 2027):
- Process Optimization & CIP: Proactively drive Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) initiatives within the sensor production line using Lean & Six Sigma methodologies to optimize yield and efficiency.
- Technical Supplier Management (TSM): Gradually take over the technical relationships with external suppliers to secure our global supply chain.
Must Haves:
- A University degree in Natural Sciences or Engineering (e.g., Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Material Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) and/or a completed apprenticeship with equivalent professional experience in a related field
- 1-3 years proven professional experience within a highly regulated environment, backed by a strong quality awareness (GxP mindset)
- High motivation for teamwork, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently within and across multi-disciplinary teams
- Enthusiasm for taking on responsibility and proactively collaborating with a highly engaged team of engineers, operators, QA, and logistics
- A genuine interest in learning manufacturing technologies and continuously improving diverse sequencing processes to support our in-house production efficiently
- Fluent communication skills in English and a good working knowledge of German (B2+)
Nice to Have:
- Experience in data-driven process monitoring and the ability to analyze key production performance indicators
- Practical knowledge in planning and executing experiments, ideally utilizing statistical tools like Design of Experiments (DoEs) in a lab or production environment
- Strong coaching and communication skills to act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), with a passion for supporting shopfloor operators during a production line ramp-up
Sounds interesting? Apply now – we’re looking forward to receiving your applications!