We are looking for a new team member…
This role leads the end-to-end engineering lifecycle of technical solutions derived from process expert problem statements. It involves translating operational needs into detailed technical requirements, identifying and collaborating with external vendors, and overseeing solution development - from prototyping to commissioning. The position ensures compliance with technical, safety, and regulatory standards while managing project timelines, costs, and documentation. Ultimately, it delivers fully implemented and validated engineering solutions to internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify technical solutions based on problem statements from process experts
- Prepare technical requirements like equipment specifications or system requirements (e.g. URS) for each of the technical solutions based on input from process experts for respective problem statements
- Identify potential vendors, suppliers, partners for the specific technical solution and work out with them the technical solution proposal for the problem statement
- If needed/possible, drive and execute rapid prototyping of technical solutions (e.g. via 3D printing)
- Prepare cost assumptions, overview and timelines for delivery of technical solutions (including installation and FAT/SAT) allowing the experts for joined decision on best fitting technical solution to implement
- Prepare, review and approve drawings, lists, schedules, diagrams (P&ID), layouts (CAD layouts), calculations and datasheets in the respective engineering project
- Own engineering project/project plan – including follow up with vendors, partners, suppliers to ensure that the engineering project complies with the required technical requirements as well as HSE and other requirements (such as ATEX). Ensure that project timelines and cost assumptions are met and communicates any deviation to experts
- Perform FAT/SAT/inspections at supplier for the technical solution/engineering project
- Perform commission activities including adaptations/optimization of local infrastructure/lab facilities
- Manage project deficiencies and deviations with the suppliers/vendors and partners
- Prepare technical documentation (based on supplier documentation) as well as all required local documents (e.g. HSE information, handling instructions, maintenance plans) for hand-over of technical solution/engineering project to the process experts
- Perform provisional and final handover of the technical solution/engineering project to our client
Your Profile
- Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Dipl. Ing., M.Sc., B.Sc.) or equivalent
- Fluent in German and English
- Min. 5 years of Engineering experience in relevant industry (pharma, food, cosmetics)
- Specific experiences in manufacturing of suspension-like systems preferred as well as experiences with products containing proteins
- Understanding of aseptic or bioburden-controlled processes preferred
- Understanding of ATEX guidelines as well as other Swiss HSE requirement for handling of organic solvents in lab/pilot scale environment required
- Understanding of scale-up and scale-out approaches
- Understanding of CAD and rapid prototyping with e.g. 3-D printing mandatory
- Team player with good communication skills, self-coordination and led by goal setting expected
- Enjoys practical work and develops technical solutions with certain degree of creativity and innovative mindset
- Good negotiation skills, planning skills and project management skills
General Information
- Start date: asap
- Planned duration: 1 year contract (extension possible)
- Work location: Basel (on-site position)
- Workload: 100%
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV in English.